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shumai

🇨🇳 A dish from China

shumai, a dish from China
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Shumai is a type of traditional Chinese dumpling meat made of ground pork. In Cantonese cuisine, it is usually served as a dim sum snack, and is served with an additional serving of soy sauce.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsground pork, thin wheat wrapper, shrimp, mushrooms, soy sauce
🔥Cooking methodsteamed open-topped dumplings
👅Flavour & stylesavory and umami-rich
🕒When it’s eatenserved as a small steamed snack alongside tea

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Frequently asked questions

Where does shumai come from?
shumai is a dish that originated in China.
What is shumai?
Shumai is a type of traditional Chinese dumpling meat made of ground pork. In Cantonese cuisine, it is usually served as a dim sum snack, and is served with an additional serving of soy sauce.