How to make dim sum shu mai
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💫 Short Summary
In this Fortune cooking video, Chef Tom demonstrates how to make Chinese Steamed Shumai, including the filling, wrapping, and steaming process. He also provides tips for checking the doneness of the shumai and suggests serving them with dipping sauces. Chef Tom emphasizes the need to let the shumai sit and rotate the waist to ensure a good shape and discusses steaming the shumai at home using a two-tiered steamer.
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Chef Tom demonstrates how to make Chinese Steamed Shumai with a mixture of ground shrimp, pork, green onion, and seasonings.
00:00The filling is made by mixing ground shrimp, ground pork, green onion, chopped choy, oyster sauce, ginger, Shaoxing cooking wine, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
Chef Tom shows how to wrap the shumai by placing a small amount of filling on a dumpling skin, pressing it down, and rotating to form a shape.
He then adds more filling on top, presses it down, and continues to rotate and shape the dumpling.
The dumplings are steamed for 10-12 minutes until the filling reaches an internal temperature of 155°F.
An alternative way to check for doneness is to cut open a dumpling and make sure there is no pink or raw meat inside.
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Chef Tom demonstrates how to steam the shumai at home and suggests using olive oil to prevent sticking.
02:09Chef Tom uses a commercial steamer or two steamers layered together to steam a large batch of shumai at home.
He recommends spraying the steamer with olive oil to prevent the shumai from sticking and then placing the dumplings in the steamer.
Boiling water is used to steam the dumplings, and Chef Tom suggests using a thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the shumai reaches 155°F.
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Chef Tom demonstrates how to wrap the shumai and emphasizes the importance of letting the dumplings sit and rotate the waist to ensure they are properly shaped.
01:33To wrap the shumai, Chef Tom uses one teaspoon of the meat filling and gradually presses it into the dumpling skin, forming a hole and rotating the dumpling.
He adds more filling on top, presses it down, and rotates the dumpling to ensure a firm and even shape.
Chef Tom advises letting the shumai sit and using fingertips to rotate the waist for a better shape.
He then demonstrates the process for another shumai, emphasizing the importance of making sure they sit and stay in shape.
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Chef Tom shows how to steam the shumai and suggests using a thermometer to ensure they are cooked to the correct temperature.
03:17Chef Tom prepares the steamer by spraying it with olive oil to prevent the shumai from sticking.
He then places the shumai in the steamer, which is set over a pan of boiling water, and lets them steam for 10-12 minutes.
To check if the shumai are done, Chef Tom uses a thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 155°F, or he suggests cutting one open to make sure there is no raw meat inside.
💫 FAQs about This YouTube Video
1. What are the main ingredients for making Chinese Steamed Shumai?
The main ingredients for making Chinese Steamed Shumai are ground shrimp, ground pork, green onion, chopped choy, oyster sauce, ginger, Shaoxing cooking wine, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
2. How do you wrap Chinese Steamed Shumai?
To wrap Chinese Steamed Shumai, you start by placing a small amount of the meat filling on a dumpling skin, then gradually pressing it down and rotating to form a hole. After that, you can add more filling on top and press it down, while also rotating the dumpling to ensure a nice shape.
3. What is the process for steaming Chinese Steamed Shumai?
The process for steaming Chinese Steamed Shumai involves using a steamer that has been sprayed with oil to prevent sticking. The shumai are then placed in the steamer and steamed for 10-12 minutes until they are fully cooked.
4. How can you tell when Chinese Steamed Shumai are done steaming?
You can tell when Chinese Steamed Shumai are done steaming by using a thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 155°F. Alternatively, you can cut one open to make sure there is no raw meat inside.
5. What are some options for serving Chinese Steamed Shumai?
Chinese Steamed Shumai can be served with a variety of sauces, such as soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil. They can also be garnished with carrots and peas for added color and flavor.
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