shumai
Open-topped dumpling
Shumai is a type of Chinese dumpling, open-topped and pleated, typically filled with seasoned pork and shrimp.
The filling is visible through the unwrapped top, often garnished with fish roe or a single green pea.
Shumai is a staple of dim sum, served steamed in bamboo baskets: We ordered shumai and har gow to start.
Pig as food
- shrimpSmall edible crustacean
- mushroomFleshy fungal body
- bamboo shootsEdible grass sprouts
- water chestnutEdible aquatic corm
scallop · ginger · sesame oil · soy sauce · oyster sauce · white pepper · cornstarch · green onion
Japanese filled dumplings
- wontonStuffed Chinese pasta pocket
- baoziChinese filled steamed bread
- jiaoziChinese filled dumplings
- potstickerPan-fried filled dumpling
momo · pelmeni · pierogi · ravioli · tortellini · wrapper · pleated · folded
Chinese filled steamed bread
- turnip cakeSteamed daikon radish cake
- egg tartCustard-filled pastry shell
- spare ribsBone-in pork cuts
- congeeWatery rice porridge
custard bun · sesame ball · bamboo steamer · cart · teahouse · yum cha · Cantonese · brunch
pork
Pig as food
- shrimpSmall edible crustacean
- mushroomFleshy fungal body
- bamboo shootsEdible grass sprouts
water chestnut · scallop · ginger · sesame oil · soy sauce · oyster sauce · white pepper · cornstarch · green onion · cabbage
gyoza
Japanese filled dumplings
potsticker · momo · pelmeni · pierogi · ravioli · tortellini · wrapper · pleated · folded · filled
char siu bao
Chinese filled steamed bread
- turnip cakeSteamed daikon radish cake
- egg tartCustard-filled pastry shell
- spare ribsBone-in pork cuts
congee · custard bun · sesame ball · bamboo steamer · cart · teahouse · yum cha · Cantonese · brunch · banquet
bamboo steamer
Woven cooking vessel for moist heat
- basketWoven carrying vessel
- napa cabbageOblong Asian leafy vegetable
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
moist · tender · soft · delicate · gentle heat · steam · lid · rack · wok · elevated