EASY BEEF SIOMAI

Siomai is what we call this delicious dimsum in the Philippines but called Shumai in other parts of Asia which is a traditional Chinese Dumpling. It is usually made from ground pork but this recipe of mine uses ground beef instead and only needs a few other ingredients. These steamed dumplings make a great snack or appetizer served with soy sauce, lemon /calamansi with chili oil or crunchy garlic.  So simple, easy to make, delicious that you can make it right in your own kitchen. 

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​For some, wrapping is a bit of a challenge but it's actually pretty easy. You can make it fancy or make it simple like this one. 
​So, how to WRAP it? You can place the filling in the middle of the wrapper, place the wrapper with meat in between your thumb and index finger (like holding an ice cream cone) and press the meat with a spoon until you get the right shape.  You can also seal the sides with folds with water if desired. 

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Steaming doesn't really take a long time since we are using ground beef here... about 15 minutes or even shorter, and your Siomai is ready. Just make sure to grease the steamer pan with oil before placing the wrapped meat and allow space in between to avoid sticking. Do not over steam the Siomai or else the wrappers will become too soft and the meat will be a little hard.
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Can you fry them? Yes of course! Just drop them in hot oil and deep-fry until crisp and golden. Just make sure not to overcook. 
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Can you store them in the freezer? Yes you can!
For uncooked siomai, it is recommended to flash freeze them first so they won't stick to each other while it's frozen. Then place them in a sealable bag and squeeze as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn. Make sure to label the bag with the date. Freeze for up to 3 months. 

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Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think by leaving a comment below. Enjoy! 

beef siomai recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds or 1 kilo ground beef
• 3/4 cup  carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, choppped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• gyoza or dumpling wrapper​

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Procedure:

• in a large bowl, combine the meat, carrots, onion, salt, pepper, egg, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Mix until well incorporated.
• Scoop about 1-2 tablespoon mixture and place in the middle of the wrapper. Gather all the sides towards the middle leaving an open space on top then press the meat with the wrapper in between your thumb and forefinger like holding an ice cream cone until it holds its shape.  Seal all the sides with water.
• Grease the steamer pan with oil. Arrange all the wrapped meat in a steamer leaving space in between.
• Steam for about 15 minutes. 
• Serve with dipping sauce which is a mixture of 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp calamansi or  lemon juice.  Add some chili oil or crunchy garlic.
• Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

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