Vegetarian Siomai (Shumai)
This vegetarian Sioma (Shumai) is healthy and delicious appetizer that is simple and easy to make. I love Siomai in every form possible especially these delicious and healthy Vegetarian Siomai (Shumai). This is one of my favourite street food in the Philippines.
Equipment
- Steamer
- Pan, for steaming
Ingredients
- 1 medium carrots peeled and grated
- 1 medium potato peeled and grated
- ⅓ cup butternut squash peeled and grated
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ medium onion finely chopped
- salt and pepper taste
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian oyster sauce optional
- water for steamer
- wonton wrappers
Instructions
GET RID OF THE EXCESS WATER
- Once the carrots, squash and potato is grated, wrap them with cloth and squeeze out any excess liquid.
MAKE THE FILLING
- In a medium bowl, add grated carrots, squash, potato, chopped cilantro, onion and garlic. Mix them together until fully distributed. Use hands to mix everything.
SEASONINGS
- Add salt and pepper to the mixture. Add vegetarian oyster sauce (optional) and mix everything together.
ASSEMBLING THE SIOMAI
- To form the siomai, remove 1 wonton wrapper from the package. Brush the edges of the wrapper lightly with water. Place ½ rounded teaspoon of the vegetable mixture in the centre of the wrapper then gather sides to form a "cup''. Repeat procedure until all of the filling is gone.
COOKING METHOD
- Using a steamer apparatus of your choice, bring ½ inch of water to a simmer over medium heat. Slightly grease the tray/basket with oil and arrange the siomai in a single layer. Steam for 15-20 minutes. Gently remove from the heat and serve with chili oil sauce.
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