Pork Sui Mai Dumplings Recipe

Pork Siu Mai (Dim Sum Dumplings)

These homemade pork siu mai dumplings are a fun Asian-inspired cooking project for families. Kids can help mix the filling, fill the wrappers, and shape the dumplings before steaming.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground pork
• 1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, finely chopped
• 3 carrots, finely chopped
• 4-5 mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 package wonton wrappers

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl combine the pork, water chestnuts, carrots, mushrooms, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
2. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. Place a wonton wrapper in your hand.
4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into the center.
5. Gather the sides of the wrapper around the filling, leaving the top open, and gently press to shape into a cylinder.
6. Place finished dumplings on a parchment-lined tray.
7. Arrange dumplings in a steamer basket, leaving space between them.
8. Steam for 12-15 minutes or until the pork reaches 160°F and is fully cooked.