Japanese Siomai Recipe - Foxy Folksy (2024)

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This Japanese Siomai is really easy and simple to make. Two of the most well-loved Asian dishes, Sushi and Siomai, combined into one!

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Another great and easy recipe I got from my best sis-in-law! Japanese Siomai can be served as starters or even as the main dish itself. It also requires very simple ingredients.

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You just roll it like you would a regular sushi with the crab sticks as the filling. Then cut them into the desired size.

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Then you steam them like you would Siomai.

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One of the highlights of this dish is actually the dipping sauce. You can adjust it from slightly spicy to really hot and spicy! I personally liked the crunch that the roasted garlic adds to the mix, but you can also already combine all the ingredients for the dipping sauce in one bowl and let each flavor blends and fuse together.

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Japanese Siomai Recipe

5 from 8 votes

This Japanese Siomai is really easy and simple to make. Two of the most well-loved Asian dishes, Sushi and Siomai, combined into one!

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 40 minutes mins

Total Time: 50 minutes mins

Servings =2 rolls

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound ground pork
  • 1 small carrot - grated
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 5-6 pieces crab sticks
  • 2 pieces nori wrap

DIPPING SAUCE

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients, except for the last two, in a bowl. Mix until well blended. Cover and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

  • Lay a Nori wrap on a flat surface. Spread the meat filling evenly, filling a quarter of the wrap. See photos above.

  • Arrange crab sticks/surimi at the middle of the meat lengthwise. Wrap like you would a sushi. Cut into 8 pieces each roll.

  • Steam for 30-45 minutes or until meat is cooked.

  • While waiting, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small pan over medium heat, add oil and garlic. Cook garlic, stirring often, until browned and crisp.

  • Combine the other ingredients in a bowl.

  • You may serve them separately, topping the Japanese Siomai with fried garlic and then the sauce or you may also add the sauce to the pot of browned garlic and let it cook for another minute.

Nutrition

Calories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 23gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1695mgPotassium: 461mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4305IUVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1.8mg

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  1. Sr. Carm Rodriguez FMA says

    Japanese Siomai Recipe - Foxy Folksy (20)
    Very easy-delicious ! Easy to prepare! Thanks Bebs! Am following your recipes!

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  2. Cha says

    Japanese Siomai Recipe - Foxy Folksy (21)
    Thank you for this. I used to buy these when I was in college and have been craving. Will try this recipe 🙂

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    • Bebs says

      You are welcome, Cha.

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  3. Cy says

    Japanese Siomai Recipe - Foxy Folksy (22)
    Hi, Bebs! Thanks for sharing this recipe. My siomai pieces unravel a little during the steaming – I still need to practice the art of rolling – otherwise they turned out great 🙂

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    • Bebs says

      I get you, Cy. Took me also some practice to get it right.

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  4. Alma says

    Thanks for sharing this recipe

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    • Bebs says

      You are welcome Alma.

      Reply

  5. Thomas says

    Cool to see the recipe and thanks for sharing! Btw how you calculate nutrition fact? Thanks

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    • Bebs says

      Hi Thomas, my recipe plugin does it automatically calculating for the whole recipe then dividing to the number of serving I put in there...

      Reply

  6. Hendi says

    Japanese Siomai Recipe - Foxy Folksy (23)
    good evening Bebs,
    about this recipe, can i replace "crab stick" with another ingredient? can you give suggestions..
    thank you

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    • Bebs says

      Hi Hendi, you can use shrimps if you prefer that but you can also just skip it altogether.

      Reply

  7. Zara says

    Japanese Siomai Recipe - Foxy Folksy (24)
    Thank you for this recipe. I have already tried this. Can you also make an easy version of takoyaki. 🙂 My family loves takoyaki and I can't seem to find an easy recipe on this. Thank you in advance. :*

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    • Bebs says

      I will add it to my list Zara!

      Reply

Japanese Siomai Recipe - Foxy Folksy (2024)

FAQs

What is the meat of Japanese siomai? ›

A classic favorite steam food, Delicious Japanese Siomai is made of delicious steamed pork meatball wrapped in our Delicious Special Seaweeds wrapper.

Why is my siomai soggy? ›

Do your steamed dumplings always come out soggy? That's a result of too much moisture in the filling.

Is siomai Chinese or Japanese food? ›

Shumai (Chinese: 燒賣; pinyin: shāomài; Cantonese Yale: sīu-máai; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: sio-māi) is a type of traditional Chinese dumpling. In Cantonese cuisine, it is usually served as a dim sum snack.

What do you call the wrapper of Japanese siomai? ›

Description: This is one of the well-loved Asian dishes rolled in nori-wrapper with crab stick inside that can be a substitute for kimbob.

What is the difference between dumplings and siomai? ›

Dumplings are soft, bite-sized pieces of dough usually wrapped around a filling. They are either boiled in water or soup, steamed, pan-seared until crispy on the bottom, or deep-fried in fat. Siomai (shumai) is a dumpling stuffed with a mix of meat, seafood, and veggies.

What is the difference between siomai and shumai? ›

Before we move further, please let me clarify that shumai, siomai, and shaomai is one and the same. The difference in names (or spelling of names) has something to do with geographical location. For example, shumai is called siomai in the Philippines, and siomay in Indonesia.

Is it OK to boil siomai? ›

Yes! You can boil siomai.

How do you know when Japanese siomai is cooked? ›

Cover the pot or put the lid on the bamboo steamer. Steam until the filling inside the siomai reaches 165 °F (74 °C) with an instant read thermometer. Ensure that the boiling water doesn't touch the bottom of the steamer.

Is Siu Mai bad for you? ›

High in Fat: Siu Mai is typically made with ground pork, which is a high-fat meat. Depending on the recipe, Siu Mai may also contain shrimp or other ingredients that are high in fat. Eating foods that are high in fat can contribute to weight gain, high cholesterol, and other health problems. High in Sodium: Siu M.

What do Americans call siomai? ›

Siomai is the Filipino term for steamed Chinese. dumplings. It's what Americans call “siumai” (siu mai)

What country invented siomai? ›

The origin of siomai (shumai) could be traced back to the Yuan dynasty, around 700 years ago. It was invented in the northern regions of China and then slowly spread its fame down south, and was glorified in the teahouses in Canton and Hong Kong.

What is Filipino siomai made of? ›

It's a popular Filipino street food that's cheap and filling. It has ground pork with 15% fat, minced carrots, green part of the scallions, white onion and garlic cloves, salt, black pepper and oyster sauce. #siomai #filipinorecipe #dumplingrecipe #dumpling #Filipino #streetfood #easyrecipe.

What is siomai in english? ›

siómai - [noun] Filipino style of dim sum or steamed dumpling more...

What is Chinese siomai called? ›

Siu Mai (shumai) is the first thing you grab off the trolleys at Yum Cha. And now you can get your fix on demand with this easy to follow recipe! These Chinese steamed dumplings have a classic juicy pork and prawn filling, enclosed with wonton wrappers.

What is siomai called in China? ›

The name “Siu Mai” (燒賣) is Cantonese, but variations of this dumpling are found throughout China under different names. In Mandarin, it's called “Shao Mai” (烧卖). Each region in China has its own take on Siu Mai, with variations in fillings and wrappers.

What is siomai meat made of? ›

It basically makes use of ground pork and shrimps. Msuhroom can also be added based on your preference. I like this recipe because it is simple to prepare and the result is delicious. It is best served with a dipping sauce composed of soy sauce and calamansi.

What is Japanese raw meat called? ›

Sashimi (刺身, English: /səˈʃiːmi/ sə-SHEE-mee, Japanese: [saɕimiꜜ]) is a Japanese delicacy consisting of fresh raw fish or meat sliced into thin pieces and often eaten with soy sauce.

What is the special Japanese meat? ›

Japanese Wagyu beef is prized for its famous flavor profile. The unique taste, texture, and tenderness is the product of famous Wagyu genetics, diet, and environment. Although this world-renowned beef creates an eating experience unlike any other, many become curious as to why authentic Japanese Wagyu is so expensive.

What is beef siomai made of? ›

Siomai is the ultimate comfort food eaten with or without rice. Begin by combining ground pork and beef with onion, spring onions, carrots, Knorr Pork Cube, sesame oil, egg and pepper in a bowl. Mix them well until all ingredients are incorporated.

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