Japanese Siomai Recipe - Foxy Folksy (2024)

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This Japanese Siomai is really easy and simple to make. Two of the most well-loved Asian dishes, Sushi and Siomai, combined into one!

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Another great and easy recipe I got from my best sis-in-law! Japanese Siomai can be served as starters or even as the main dish itself. It also requires very simple ingredients.

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You just roll it like you would a regular sushi with the crab sticks as the filling. Then cut them into the desired size.

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Then you steam them like you would Siomai.

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One of the highlights of this dish is actually the dipping sauce. You can adjust it from slightly spicy to really hot and spicy! I personally liked the crunch that the roasted garlic adds to the mix, but you can also already combine all the ingredients for the dipping sauce in one bowl and let each flavor blends and fuse together.

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Japanese Siomai Recipe

5 from 8 votes

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 minutes mins

Cook Time: 40 minutes mins

Total Time: 50 minutes mins

Servings =2 rolls

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound ground pork
  • 1 small carrot - grated
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 5-6 pieces crab sticks
  • 2 pieces nori wrap

DIPPING SAUCE

Instructions

  • 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.

  • Lay a Nori wrap on a flat surface. Spread the meat filling evenly, filling a quarter of the wrap. See photos above.

  • Arrange crab sticks/surimi at the middle of the meat lengthwise. Wrap like you would a sushi. Cut into 8 pieces each roll.

  • Steam for 30-45 minutes or until meat is cooked.

  • 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.

  • Combine the other ingredients in a bowl.

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 23gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1695mgPotassium: 461mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4305IUVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1.8mg

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  1. Alfredo abing jr says

    Japanese Siomai Recipe - Foxy Folksy (19)
    Very easy and am follow your recipe

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  2. Sr. Carm Rodriguez FMA says

    Japanese Siomai Recipe - Foxy Folksy (20)
    Very easy-delicious ! Easy to prepare! Thanks Bebs! Am following your recipes!

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  3. Cha says

    Japanese Siomai Recipe - Foxy Folksy (21)
    Thank you for this. I used to buy these when I was in college and have been craving. Will try this recipe 🙂

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    • Bebs says

      You are welcome, Cha.

      Reply

  4. Cy says

    Japanese Siomai Recipe - Foxy Folksy (22)
    Hi, Bebs! Thanks for sharing this recipe. My siomai pieces unravel a little during the steaming – I still need to practice the art of rolling – otherwise they turned out great 🙂

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    • Bebs says

      I get you, Cy. Took me also some practice to get it right.

      Reply

  5. Alma says

    Thanks for sharing this recipe

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    • Bebs says

      You are welcome Alma.

      Reply

  6. Thomas says

    Cool to see the recipe and thanks for sharing! Btw how you calculate nutrition fact? Thanks

    Reply

    • Bebs says

      Hi Thomas, my recipe plugin does it automatically calculating for the whole recipe then dividing to the number of serving I put in there...

      Reply

  7. Hendi says

    Japanese Siomai Recipe - Foxy Folksy (23)
    good evening Bebs,
    about this recipe, can i replace "crab stick" with another ingredient? can you give suggestions..
    thank you

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    • Bebs says

      Hi Hendi, you can use shrimps if you prefer that but you can also just skip it altogether.

      Reply

  8. Zara says

    Japanese Siomai Recipe - Foxy Folksy (24)
    Thank you for this recipe. I have already tried this. Can you also make an easy version of takoyaki. 🙂 My family loves takoyaki and I can't seem to find an easy recipe on this. Thank you in advance. :*

    Reply

    • Bebs says

      I will add it to my list Zara!

      Reply

Japanese Siomai Recipe - Foxy Folksy (2024)

FAQs

What is Japanese siomai made of? ›

A classic favorite steam food, Delicious Japanese Siomai is made of delicious steamed pork meatball wrapped in our Delicious Special Seaweeds wrapper.

Is eating siomai healthy? ›

High in Fat: Siu Mai is typically made with ground pork, which is a high-fat meat. Depending on the recipe, Siu Mai may also contain shrimp or other ingredients that are high in fat. Eating foods that are high in fat can contribute to weight gain, high cholesterol, and other health problems. High in Sodium: Siu M.

Is siomai Chinese or Japanese food? ›

Siu Mai (Shumai) - Chinese steamed dumplings

These Chinese steamed dumplings are filled with a classic pork and prawn filling. Serves 2 - 3 as a main meal, or more as part of a larger spread.

What is siomai in Chinese? ›

Shumai (Chinese: 燒賣; pinyin: shāomài; Cantonese Yale: sīu-máai; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: sio-māi) is a type of traditional Chinese dumpling. In Cantonese cuisine, it is usually served as a dim sum snack.

What is the difference between Japanese and Chinese shumai? ›

Shumai (シュウマイ) in Japan contains ground pork and finely chopped onion and is seasoned with a few Japanese condiments. The original Chinese Shaomai or Siumai (燒賣) commonly includes ground pork, chopped shrimp, and sometimes shiitake mushrooms seasoned with oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, and white pepper.

What is the difference between siomai and shumai? ›

Before we move further, please let me clarify that shumai, siomai, and shaomai is one and the same. The difference in names (or spelling of names) has something to do with geographical location. For example, shumai is called siomai in the Philippines, and siomay in Indonesia.

Why do Filipinos love siomai? ›

Siomai is among the Chinese dishes that Filipinos embraced. It comes in different flavors and types of meat. Among the top reasons many love this dish is that you can serve it ay any occasion. It is also something that you can have for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even midnight snacks.

Is it OK to eat siomai everyday? ›

These ingredients contribute to pork siomai being an unhealthy food. Although you can eat it from time to time, you should refrain from eating it every day. One health benefit of siomai is that it provides you with essential proteins.

What is the difference between dumplings and siomai? ›

Dumplings are soft, bite-sized pieces of dough usually wrapped around a filling. They are either boiled in water or soup, steamed, pan-seared until crispy on the bottom, or deep-fried in fat. Siomai (shumai) is a dumpling stuffed with a mix of meat, seafood, and veggies.

What do Americans call siomai? ›

Siomai is the Filipino term for steamed Chinese. dumplings. It's what Americans call “siumai” (siu mai)

How do you know when Japanese siomai is cooked? ›

Put the steamer into the pot and steam the siomai for 15 to 20 minutes. Lower the steamer basket into the pot or place the bamboo steamer directly onto the skillet. Cover the pot or put the lid on the bamboo steamer. Steam until the filling inside the siomai reaches 165 °F (74 °C) with an instant read thermometer.

What do you call the wrapper of Japanese siomai? ›

Description: This is one of the well-loved Asian dishes rolled in nori-wrapper with crab stick inside that can be a substitute for kimbob.

What country invented siomai? ›

The origin of siomai (shumai) could be traced back to the Yuan dynasty, around 700 years ago. It was invented in the northern regions of China and then slowly spread its fame down south, and was glorified in the teahouses in Canton and Hong Kong.

What is the English of siomai? ›

siómai - [noun] Filipino style of dim sum or steamed dumpling more...

What does Xiao Mai mean? ›

xiao mai : wheat, CL:粒[l... : xiǎo mài | Definition | Mandarin Chinese Pinyin English Dictionary | Yabla Chinese.

What meat is siomai made of? ›

It basically makes use of ground pork and shrimps. Msuhroom can also be added based on your preference. I like this recipe because it is simple to prepare and the result is delicious. It is best served with a dipping sauce composed of soy sauce and calamansi.

What is siomai skin made of? ›

Siomay is made from siomay skin which is made from wheat flour, water, eggs, and chicken meat which generally contains chicken meat, shrimp, eggs, sesame oil, soy sauce, fish sauce.

What is the Japanese equivalent of dim sum? ›

Shumai is a type of steamed dumpling enjoyed as a dim sum dish in Japan. The dumplings are filled with shrimp and pork and are inspired by the Chinese dim sum dish, shao mai. The dumpling is crafted with an opening at the top so you can see the delicious meat within.

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