Chicken Shu Mai (Siu Mai) is a popular dim sum item. Learn how to make chicken shu mai with this quick and amazing recipe that is better than the” Main Land- China”
Ingredients for making the Chicken Siu-mai
- 1/2 lb boneless and skinless chicken thigh, ground
- 8 peeled and de veined medium shrimp, diced into small pieces
- 2 black fungus, soaked in hot water and cut into thin threads, or fresh shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1/2 tbsp finely chopped scallion, white part only
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil
- 3 pinches black pepper
- 1/2 tsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- wonton wrapper
- green peas and tobiko, fish roes, for garnishing (Optional)
Method of making the Chicken Siu-mai
- Using a mini food processor, ground the chicken but make sure that it’s corsely ground. You can also chop with a knife. Mix the chicken with all the ingredients together, set aside in the fridge for 20 minutes.
- Place about a tablespoon of the filling on each wrapper, gather up the sides and leave the center open. cut off the uneven edges with a pair of scissors if you like the shu mai to look prettier. Garnish the top with a green pea and some tobiko. Steam in a bamboo steamer for about 5 minutes. Serve steaming hot with choice of sauce of your choice e.g sweet chilly sauce or fermented light soy sauce.
Personnel favorite with full of Proteins and Nutrition
Chicken Shu Mai (Siu Mai) – Popular dimsum (Dimsum literally means “Touch to heart” recipe which can be made at home easily and shu mai that is easy to make bursting with freshness. … My brunch this morning
