Siu Mai (烧卖)

Step 1

We'll be mincing and preparing:

Step 2

In a bowl, we'll mix:

Step 3

We'll be creating our siu mai fillings in a few steps:

Step 4

This is a lot easier to conceptualize by watching our video (and also much easier with practice), but here are the steps to stuff and fold the dumplings:

Step 5

Fill a steamer with about 2 cups of water. Lay out the siu mai on a steamer rack (with holes on the tray) so they're not touching.