Beef and Ginger Shao Mai

"These delectable little dumplings are steamed. You may want to make a dipping sauce to accompany them. If your steamer cannot hold all the shao mai, cook them in two batches.From a March 1989 issue of Bon Appetit , featured as part of a "Let's Do Dim Sum" menu."
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
12
Yields:
24 dumplings
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ingredients

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directions

  • Combine all ingredients except won ton wrappers in large bowl; let stand 20 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Place 2 teaspoons filling in center of each won ton wrapper.
  • Pull edges up around filling, pleating slightly and pressing in below top of filling to form purse shapes.
  • Tap lightly on work surface to flatten bottoms.
  • (Can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Freeze on baking sheet until firm. Transfer to plastic bags and freeze.Thaw before steaming.).
  • Lightly oil vegetable steamer.
  • Add 2 inches water to saucepan and bring to boil.
  • Arrange shao mai in steamer, spacing slightly.
  • Place steamer on saucepan; cover and steam until filling is firm, about 15 minutes.
  • (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Resteam until warmed through, about 4 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

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