Pork and Shrimp Shumai Steamed in a Bamboo Steamer

March 11, 2026

Meat side dishes

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Today I’d like to introduce Pork and Shrimp Shumai Steamed in a Bamboo Steamer.
Shumai steamed in a bamboo steamer become wonderfully tender and juicy thanks to the gentle steam.
In this recipe, pork and shrimp are combined to create a filling rich in flavor.

Pork and Shrimp Shumai Steamed in a Bamboo Steamer Completed photo1

Cooking with a bamboo steamer allows the dumplings to cook gently with steam, creating a soft texture and a delicious flavor that feels just like freshly made dim sum.

※I accidentally steamed them a little too long this time, so the lettuce placed underneath turned slightly dark from the heat, but they still turned out very delicious.※

This recipe uses simple ingredients, so it’s easy to make at home.
Now let me show you the ingredients and how to make them.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Ground pork　300 g
Peeled shrimp　150 g
Onion　1/2
Potato starch　1 tablespoon
Shumai wrappers　30
Lettuce (or parchment paper for steaming)　as needed <A>

Oyster sauce　2 teaspoons
Soy sauce　1 teaspoon
Sesame oil　1 teaspoon
Sugar　1 teaspoon
Sake　1 teaspoon
Grated ginger　1 teaspoon

Directions

Pork and Shrimp Shumai Steamed in a Bamboo Steamer How to make 1

Pork and Shrimp Shumai Steamed in a Bamboo Steamer How to make 2

1.Finely chop the onion. Devein the shrimp and mince them into a paste.

2.Combine all the ingredients in A and mix well.
3.Add the ground pork to a bowl, then add the onion and shrimp from step 1 and the seasoning mixture from step 2. Mix well until the mixture becomes sticky, then divide into equal portions and shape into small balls.

Pork and Shrimp Shumai Steamed in a Bamboo Steamer How to make 3 — Mix the ingredients in <A> to make the sauce.

Pork and Shrimp Shumai Steamed in a Bamboo Steamer How to make 4 — Mix the ingredients in <A> to make the sauce.

Pork and Shrimp Shumai Steamed in a Bamboo Steamer How to make 5 — Mix well until the mixture becomes sticky.

Pork and Shrimp Shumai Steamed in a Bamboo Steamer How to make 6 — Mix well until the mixture becomes sticky.

4.Cut the shumai wrappers into thin strips and gently press them onto the surface of each meatball so they stick around the outside.

5.Line a bamboo steamer with lettuce (or parchment paper), arrange the shumai on top, and steam for about 15 minutes over strongly boiling water.

Pork and Shrimp Shumai Steamed in a Bamboo Steamer How to make 7

Pork and Shrimp Shumai Steamed in a Bamboo Steamer How to make 8

※This time I accidentally steamed them a little too long and the lettuce underneath turned darker from the heat. If you use leafy vegetables to line the steamer, be careful not to steam them for too long.※

They have a simple, juicy flavor that is quite different from store-bought shumai.
Please give them a try.

Pork and Shrimp Shumai Steamed in a Bamboo Steamer Completed photo2

If you’d like to read this recipe in Japanese, you can find it here:
https://www.m-o-m-o-happy.com/pork-and-shrimp-shumai-steamed-in-a-bamboo-steamer/

Today I’d like to introduce Pork and Shrimp Shumai Steamed in a Bamboo Steamer.Shumai steamed in a bamboo steamer become wonderfully tender and juicy thanks to the gentle steam.In this recipe, pork and shrimp are combined to create a filling rich in flavor.

Today I’d like to introduce Pork and Shrimp Shumai Steamed in a Bamboo Steamer.
Shumai steamed in a bamboo steamer become wonderfully tender and juicy thanks to the gentle steam.
In this recipe, pork and shrimp are combined to create a filling rich in flavor.