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Make Siu Mai Like a Chinese Chef (EASY)!
Ingredients
- Shrimp1 lb + 12
- Cornstarch½ tbsp
- Salt¼ tsp
- White pepper¼ tsp
- Sesame oil1 tbsp
- Wonton wrapper12
- Carrot2 tbsp
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Chop the shrimp into small pieces by hand with a knife, then put them in a bowl with the cornstarch, salt, white pepper and sesame oil and mix well.
- Place a wonton wrapper in your palm and scoop about 1½ tablespoons of filling into the centre with a knife.
- Press the filling down with the knife while turning the wrapper to form an open-top shape, keeping it firmly wrapped.
- Top each siu mai with one small shrimp and a few pieces of minced carrot. Repeat with the remaining filling.
- Lightly brush the bamboo steamer with a little oil and arrange the siu mai in it, leaving space between them.
- Bring water to a boil in a large steamer over high heat, set the bamboo steamer inside, cover and steam about 5 minutes, until the shrimp is completely cooked through.
- Remove carefully and serve hot.
Summarized from CiCi Li's video. Watch it for the details.
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