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

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Cooking Method: Pork, Seafood

Courses: Dumplings & Buns

Servings: 2

Description

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

Ingredients:

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