Cantonese · dumpling
Siu Mai (Pork Dumplings)
烧卖 · Shāomài
Open-topped steamed pork dumplings, with a thin wheat wrapper and a finely-chopped pork-and-shrimp filling.
Siu mai are open-topped dumplings made with a thin wheat-flour wrapper and a filling of finely-chopped pork shoulder, shrimp, mushroom and water chestnut. Topped with a dot of crab roe or carrot. Steamed and served immediately. Together with har gow, the most iconic dim sum item.
Where to try
Any yum cha house in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen.
Dietary notes
Pork, shellfish, wheat.
Cities to try Siu Mai (Pork Dumplings)
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