One-Pot Shao Mai Dumplings

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Zero Stress: This is the ultimate one pot meal. You can get homemade shao m ai without needing to fold dumplings, and also get it done in one pot.
• Perfect Texture: Pack the filling facing down the pan, it gives the filling a super juicy texture.
• One-Pan Cleanup: You only need a single pan to get dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes

Key Ingredients/Equipment

• Cast Iron: Use your favorite brand, when pan fry I like to use this as this maximize crispiness.
• Cooking Oil: A tiny amount creates a “seal” and prevents the skins from sticking to the pan.
• Dipping Sauce: A simple mix of black vinegar and chili oil transforms these into a gourmet experience.

✅Quick Tips: Use a tight-fitting lid to trap the steam effectively. If the water evaporates before 8 minutes, add another splash to ensure the centers are fully cooked.

Key Steps

• Step 1: Mix everything in the pan that you plan to cook the dumplings

• Step 2: Shape it into balls and place wrappers over each ball

One-Pot Shao Mai Dumplings

Perfect for busy days, these juicy dumplings are steamed together in one pot for an easy, delicious dinner.

Author: Aila Lin Cooking Method: Pork, Seafood Courses: Dumplings & Buns Recipe Keys: O One-Pot Meals Q Quick & Easy

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Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 45 mins Servings: 2

Ingredients:

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• 1 bag shao mai wrappers

Filling:

• ¹⁄₂ lb ground pork

• ¹⁄₂ lb peel shrimp (blended into paste)

• ¹⁄₄ cup dried mushroom (blended)

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp salt

Dipping Sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar

Instructions

1. Soak dried mushroom until soft and mince in food processor.
2. Blend peeled shrimp and mix with minced pork and minced mushroom.
3. Add in all the filling ingredients together
4. Form into balls and cover with shao mai wrapper tightly
5. Steam with 2 tablespoon of water for 3-4 minutes and add water as it steams until 10 minutes in total and browned

Keywords: Dumplings, Steamed, Shao Mai