Japanese Siomai
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 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 small carrot (- grated)
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/8 cup flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 5-6 pc crab sticks
- 2 pc nori wrap
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp vinegar
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes ((adjust as desired))
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 5 big cloves garlic (- minced)
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
Lay a Nori wrap on a flat surface. Spread the meat filling evenly, filling a quarter of the wrap. See photos above.
- 3
Arrange crab sticks/surimi at the middle of the meat lengthwise. Wrap like you would a sushi. Cut into 8 pieces each roll.
- 4
Steam for 30-45 minutes or until meat is cooked.
- 5
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.
- 6
Combine the other ingredients in a bowl.
- 7
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.