# Chicken & Shrimp Siomai

Pechay-wrapped chicken and shrimp siomai, a high-protein and flavorful alternative to traditional siomai.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- leaves pechay leaves
- 400 g ground chicken
- 100 g shrimp
- 50 g carrot
- 50 g kuchay
- 50 g spring onion
- 50 g shiitake mushroom
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp peanut butter

## Instructions

1. Blanch pechay for 2-3 mins, drop in ice water, dry with paper towels.
2. Chop the carrot, kuchay, and shiitake mushrooms.
3. Mince the vegetables in a food processor.
4. Transfer the minced vegetables to a mixing bowl.
5. Add ground chicken and the remaining ingredients.
6. Mix well with your hands.
7. Cut the pechay leaves into round shapes using a pastry cutter.
8. Add a tablespoon of filling and spread it across the wrapper.
9. Form an O with your hand while pressing and pinching gently on the sides to shape it.
10. Add a bit more filling on top, then flatten it out.
11. Wrap aluminum foil or parchment paper on the stainless rack, make small holes and place it onto your pan with water.
12. Spray some oil to the aluminum foil.
13. Place the dumplings and cover and steam for 20 minutes.
14. Top with your favorite chili garlic oil, calamansi, or lemon juice and a bit of soy sauce.
15. Add dry rice to a bowl, add an equal amount of hot water, and soak for 10 minutes.

## Equipment

- food processor
- blender
- stainless rack
- aluminum foil
- parchment paper

## Tips

- Use baking soda for a tender and bouncier texture.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18www4b51A/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/036d982d-8b2c-4172-b109-55168a136481
- Extracted: 2025-05-12

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