Pork and Shrimp Shumai with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Pork and Shrimp Shumai with Spicy Dipping Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that will impress your guests. This dish is a combination of juicy pork, succulent shrimp, and flavorful spices, all wrapped up in a delicate dumpling wrapper. The spicy dipping sauce adds an extra kick of flavor that will leave your taste buds tingling.
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 24 shumai wrappers
For the Spicy Dipping Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, shrimp, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, ginger, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
2. To assemble the shumai, place a wrapper in the palm of your hand and spoon a tablespoon of the pork and shrimp mixture into the center. Gather the edges of the wrapper around the filling and pinch the top to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Place the shumai in a steamer basket and steam for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
4. While the shumai are steaming, make the spicy dipping sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili garlic sauce, and sesame oil.
5. Serve the shumai hot with the spicy dipping sauce on the side.
This Pork and Shrimp Shumai with Spicy Dipping Sauce is a perfect appetizer for any occasion. The combination of pork and shrimp creates a juicy and flavorful filling that is perfectly complemented by the spicy dipping sauce. The appearance of the dish is delicate and elegant, with the shumai wrappers wrapped around the filling like little presents. The taste is savory and spicy, with a hint of sweetness from the honey in the dipping sauce. Overall, this dish is a must-try for anyone who loves Asian cuisine.
Type of dish: Appetizer
Main ingredients: Pork, Shrimp, Shumai wrappers
