Pork Siomai Recipe

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Coconut aminos is soy-free and lower in sodium.

wonton wrappers

🥗Healthier: zucchini slices

💰Cheaper: cabbage leaves

Zucchini is low-carb, while cabbage is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Soak shiitake mushrooms in warm water until softened, about 15 minutes.

Finely chop the soaked mushrooms and green onions.

Mix ground pork, chopped mushrooms, green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and egg in a bowl until combined.

Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.

Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface and add a spoonful of the pork mixture in the center.

Fold the wrapper over the filling, pinching to seal the edges tightly.

Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.

Prepare a steamer and bring water to a boil over medium heat.

Arrange the siomai in the steamer basket, ensuring they are not touching.

Steam for 15-20 minutes until the pork is cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.

Optional: Pan-fry the siomai in a little oil until golden on the bottom, about 3-4 minutes.

Serve hot with soy sauce or chili sauce for dipping.

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