Shumai（Siu Mai) Chinese Steamed dumplings in Microwave
Shumai is a traditional Chinese dumplings dish. (different from Gyoza dumplings) Shumai is a popular dish in Japan and some other Asian countries. In this recipe, you will be cutting the shumai/wonton wrappers into thin stripes, and sprinkle them on the meatballs instead of wrapping/stuffing them. For this Shumai, you don't need a traditional bamboo steamer, you can cook Shumai in the microwave!!
★ The amount of ingredients and heating time are measured for 1 ~ 2 people.
Ingredients
★ cooking times may vary depending on your microwave's wattage, brand and size.
Directions
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Finely chop the onion and sprinkle with potato starch.
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Add seasonings, sesame oil, grated ginger, and ground meat, and knead them well.
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Cut the shumai wrappers into 3mm wide strips. ***1
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Divide the meat mixture (1 & 2) into 6~8 bite-sized meatballs.
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Coat the meat balls with the shumai wrapper strips.
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Place the washed lettuce leaves on the bottom of the Donabe. *** 2
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Quickly dip the meatballs in water one by one, then set them on top of the lettuce leaves in the Donabe. ***3
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Cover with the lid and cook at 50% power (or 500W) for 5 min. *** 4
***1...You can use Gyoza or Wonton wrappers too. ***2...This will prevent the Shumai from sticking to the bottom of the Donabe. ***3...You do not need to soak the meatballs in water. Just a quick dip in running water is enough. (just to give the meatballs a little moisture) ***4...Depending on the size of the meatballs, you might need to let the Donabe sit with the lid on for 1~2 min after cooking.
