Siomai

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Siomai are delectable steamed dumplings filled with savory goodness.

They can be added to soups, noodle dishes, or as a rice topper &
of course, eaten all by themselves. Loads of 'em! :)

This recipe comes from The Philippine Cookbook, and serves 4 or 5.

Filling:
1 cup shelled, deveined shrimp, chopped fine
1/4 cup ground pork
1 cup water chestnuts, drained & minced fine
1/4 cup scallions, minced
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 egg
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 tsp. salt

Other ingredients:
Small egg wrappers; store-bought or make using recipe below.
Soy sauce, sweet & sour sauce and/or lime or calamansi.

1. Combine all filling ingredients.
2. Spoon 1 T. of filling on wrapper; fold over & seal with fingers or fork.
3. Place in steamer & steam for 30 minutes.
Serve with soy sauce, sweet & sour sauce and/or squeeze lime or calamansi on top.

Wrapper Recipe
1 cup water
1 T. oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1. Bring water, oil & salt to a boil. Remove from heat and add & combine flour until mixture forms a ball.
2. Separate into 1 1/4 inch balls. On a floured surface, roll balls into thin wrapper.

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