Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs ground pork
  • 1 cup shrimp, minced
  • 2 cups water chestnuts, minced
  • 5 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup onion, minced
  • 1 cup carrot, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups white mushrooms, minced
  • 1/4 cup scallion, minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 egg, raw
  • 1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers
  • water, for steaming

Method

  • Combine ground pork, shrimp, water chestnuts, sesame oil, black pepper, onion, carrot, mushrooms, scallions, salt, and egg.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Wrap the mixed ingredients using the won ton wrapper. (watch the video for easy procedure).
  • Using a steamer, steam the wrapped siomai (shaomai) for 15 to 25 minutes. The time depends on the size of each individual piece (larger size means more time steaming).
  • Serve hot with Kikkoman soy sauce and calamansi or lemon dip.
  • Share and enjoy!