Source: Chef Jett Hurapan of Gigi’s Asian Bistro
Ingredients
- 10 oz. Shrimp (ground)
- 10 oz. Crab Meat
- 3 oz. Water Chestnuts (small diced)
- 2 tsp. Scallions (chopped)
- 1 oz. Roasted Garlic
- 1 oz. Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp. White Pepper
- 1 Egg
- 2 tsp. Cilantro (chopped)
- Wonton Wrappers
Preparation
- Combine all the filling ingredients except for the wonton wrapper in a mixing bowl.
- Mix them all together by hand or rubber spatula until well combined.
- Place a tablespoon of filling on each wrapper.
- Gather up the sides to form ripples, leaving the center open.
- Thump the dumpling on the countertop to flatten the bottom so it will stand up.
- Place the Shu Mai (dumpling) into a steamer basket for 10 minutes and brush with garlic oil when ready to serve.
For dipping sauce:
- Combine equal parts of soy sauce, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice and sugar in a bowl.
- Stir until sugar dissolves and serve.
Click here to watch FOX 26 anchor Pattie Shieh, Houston restaurant journalist Cleverley Stone, chef Jett Hurapan and Gigi, owner of Gigi’s Asian Bistro, as they prepare Shu Mai, Chinese dumplings often served as part of the Dim Sum experience.
Gigi’s Asian Bistro will be serving these dumplings during Houston Restaurant Week.
See full menu at the Houston Restaurant Week Web site.