Chop shrimp coarsely with a knife to preserve their chewy texture—do not grind them completely.
Remove the stem from the dried shiitake mushroom and finely chop it.
In a bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, ground pork belly, and finely chopped shiitake mushroom.
Add the measured oyster sauce, sugar, and chicken powder. Mix vigorously in one direction until the filling becomes sticky and cohesive.
Add sesame oil and vegetable oil (or scallion oil), then gently fold to finish the filling.
Lightly roll out the store-bought dumpling wrappers to make them slightly thinner and more pliable.
Place a generous amount of filling in the center of a wrapper, then pinch it together with your hands, shaping it into a pouch-like form with an open top.
Press down firmly on the bottom to flatten and stabilize the shape, then smooth the edges for a neat appearance.
Steam the dumplings in a steamer once steam has risen, over high heat for about 7 minutes, until tender and moist.
Coarsely chop shrimp and finely chop shiitake mushroom; place in a bowl.
Mix with ground pork, oyster sauce, sugar, chicken powder, and sesame oil until sticky.
Fill the thinly rolled dumpling wrappers generously and shape into a pouch with an open top.
Steam in a steamer with rising steam for 7 minutes to finish.
Cooking tips 💡
Avoid grinding shrimp too finely, as this will lose their chewy texture—leave small bits intact for better mouthfeel.
For a richer, juicier result, use pork belly or shoulder meat instead of lean cuts alone.
Tap the bottom of the shaped dumplings lightly after forming to flatten them—this prevents them from tipping over during steaming and ensures even cooking.
Jung Ji-sun's Homemade Shumai
A convenient recipe to enjoy high-end Chinese restaurant-style shumai at home by rolling out store-bought dumpling wrappers thinly.
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