SHU MAI (JAPANESE STEAMED WONTONS)
Small little wontons with an open top, common to many Asian cuisines (Similar to Chinese Shao Mai). Great appetizers for Asian meals as well as entertaining.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 32m
Yield 24 wontons
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir together ground beef, ginger, green onion, soy sauce, sugar sesame oil and cornstarch in a bowl, until the mixture becomes very sticky.
- Divide mixture into 24 parts.
- Holding tips of index finger and thumb together, place a wonton skin on top and top the skin with a portion of the meat.
- Gently press the meat into the"hole" made by your fingers coming together to get the wrapper to come around the sides of meat.
- Gently flatten the bottom of the shu mai.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and meat.
- Place a pea in the center of the meat on each shu mai and top the meat with a thin coating of oil.
- Place shu mai in a steamer basket and steam for 12-14 minutes over high heat.
- To prepare dipping sauce, Combine mirin, soy sauce and dashi in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Boil mixture for 1-2 minutes then allow to cool.
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Raj Veer
[email protected]These shu mai are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, they're delicious, and they're always a hit with my guests.
Sita Timalsina
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been wanting to try shu mai for a long time, but I was intimidated by the process. This recipe made it so easy.
Akee Brow
[email protected]These shu mai are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, savory, and satisfying. I always feel better after eating them.
Felix Bath
[email protected]I've been making shu mai for years, but this recipe is the best I've ever tried. The steamed wontons are so light and fluffy, and the filling is incredibly flavorful.
Zaved Ahmad
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The shu mai were delicious, and I can't wait to try more recipes from this website.
Urooj Khan
[email protected]These shu mai are a great way to introduce kids to new flavors. My kids loved them, and they're now asking me to make them all the time.
Londynn Seymore
[email protected]I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with different types of meat and vegetables, and it always turns out great.
Marissa Wurramara
[email protected]These shu mai are the perfect finger food for parties or gatherings. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they always disappear quickly.
Alie Khan
[email protected]I made these shu mai for a potluck, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them, and I got rave reviews.
Tonmoy Hossain
[email protected]I was looking for a healthy and tasty appetizer, and these shu mai fit the bill perfectly. They're low in calories and fat, but still packed with flavor.
fuad bin yimam
[email protected]These shu mai were a great way to use up some leftover pork and shrimp. They were so delicious, and I loved the dipping sauce.
Zenani Zeno
[email protected]I've tried many shu mai recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of pork, shrimp, and vegetables is perfect, and the steamed wontons are cooked to perfection.
Jake Bray
[email protected]I'm not the best cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it! The shu mai turned out great, and my family loved them.
Miguel Raya
[email protected]These shu mai were a hit at my last dinner party! The delicate flavors and perfect texture were a delight to my guests. I'll definitely be making them again.