Siu Mai Recipe

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Siu Mai
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Directions:

  1. In a small bowl soak the mushrooms in 1/2 cup cold water 30 minutes or until softened.
  2. Drain and squeeze dry, reserving the soaking liquid.
  3. Cut off and discard the stems and mince the caps.
  4. In a processor, chop shrimp into small pieces.
  5. Add to pork and remaining ingredients.
  6. Add 1- 1 1/2 tsp mushroom water.
  7. Put the won ton wrappers on a work surface and lightly cover with a damp towel.
  8. Touch the tip of your left index finger to the tip of your thumb to form a small empty circle, or hole.
  9. Put one wrapper over the hole and put1 tablespoon filling in the center of the wrapper.
  10. Let the filled wrapper drop halfway through the hole, and gently squeeze it closed with your fingers.
  11. Put on a work surface and carefully pleat the excess wrapper, pressing down the filling.
  12. Put the dumpling upright on a plate.
  13. Continue filling the rest of the wrappers.
  14. Press 1 caper on top of each dumpling.
  15. Line a 12-inch bamboo steamer with a cheesecloth, or add oil to a plate.
  16. Place half the dumplings on the plate, 1/2-inch apart.
  17. Cover the steamer with its lid.
  18. Add water to a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok to a depth of 3/4-inch and bring to a boil over high heat.
  19. Carefully put the steamer in the wok, and steam on high heat 15 minutes or until the pork is no longer pink and just cooked.
  20. Be sure to check the water level from time to time and replenish, if necessary, with boiling water.
  21. Carefully remove the steamer from the wok.
  22. The dumplings should be served immediately.
  23. Continue steaming the remaining dumplings, replenishing the wok with more boiling water.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 533.32 Kcal (2233 kJ)
Calories from fat 358.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.81g 61%
Cholesterol 58.82mg 20%
Sodium 1026.25mg 43%
Potassium 302.36mg 6%
Total Carbs 33.77g 11%
Sugars 0.39g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 7%
Protein 11.06g 22%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 37.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 414.68 Kcal (1736 kJ)
Calories from fat 278.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.95g 61%
Cholesterol 45.74mg 20%
Sodium 797.95mg 43%
Potassium 235.09mg 6%
Total Carbs 26.26g 11%
Sugars 0.3g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.38g 7%
Protein 8.6g 22%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 8%
Calcium 29mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.6
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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