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Siomay

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

Siomay, a dish from Indonesia
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Siomay is a Chinese-Indonesian steamed fish dumpling with vegetables served in peanut sauce. It is derived from the Chinese shumai.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsfish paste, wrapper, cabbage, potato, tofu, peanut sauce
🔥Cooking methodsteamed dumplings served with sauce
👅Flavour & stylesavory with sweet-spicy nutty sauce
🕒When it’s eateneaten as a street snack or light meal

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Siomay come from?
Siomay is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Siomay?
Siomay is a Chinese-Indonesian steamed fish dumpling with vegetables served in peanut sauce. It is derived from the Chinese shumai.