Siomai 1

For the siomai 

• 40 pcs. siomai wrappers
• 1 lb. ground pork
• ½ cup shrimps, chopped
• 1 small carrot, chopped finely
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ onion, minced
• 3 tsp sesame oil
• 1½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground pepper
• 1 egg

For the sauce

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice or kalamansi juice
• ½ Tbsp sesame oil
• 1 Tbsp sugar 
• 1 pc Thai Chili, seeds removed and chopped
• 1 Tbsp garlic, minced

Procedure:

1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients well (except for the wrapper of course!). 

2. Get one siomai wrapper and put about 1 Tbsp filling in the center. Gather up the edges of the wrapper. Press lightly as you pleat each side. Repeat procedure to wrap all the fillings.

3. Steam for 25-30 minutes. 
4. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add Thai Chili and garlic.

5. Remove siomai from steamer. Serve hot with  sauce either as appetizer or snack.