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ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is a budget-friendly protein.

wonton wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: store-bought dumpling skins

Rice paper is gluten-free, while dumpling skins are often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

Prepare the filling by mixing ground pork, chopped shrimp, diced water chestnuts, and finely chopped green onions in a bowl.

Add soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt to the filling mixture. Mix well until combined.

Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon a small amount of the filling into the center of the wrapper.

Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the wrapper over the filling, pleating the sides to form a dumpling shape.

Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling until all are shaped.

Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a boil. Place the siomai in the steamer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other.

Cover and steam the siomai for about 15-20 minutes, until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.

For a crispy texture, heat a pan with a little oil and pan-fry the steamed siomai for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.

Serve hot with chili sauce and vinegar on the side for dipping.

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