siu mai
Open-topped dumpling
Siu mai is a traditional Cantonese dumpling, typically filled with pork and shrimp, wrapped in a thin yellow wrapper left open at the top.
A staple of dim sum, these small parcels are steamed in bamboo baskets and often garnished with crab roe or a single pea: We ordered har gow and siu mai to start.
Pig as food
- shrimpSmall edible crustacean
- shiitakeEast Asian edible mushroom
- water chestnutsEdible aquatic corm
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
scallions · sesame oil · soy sauce · white pepper · oyster sauce · egg · cornstarch · bamboo shoots
Chinese special administrative region
- GuangzhouSouthern Chinese trading hub
- yum chaCantonese tea meal
- bamboo steamerWoven cooking vessel for moist heat
- morning teaMidday snack with beverage
Chinese filled steamed bread
- turnip cakeSteamed daikon radish cake
- egg tartCustard-filled pastry shell
- chicken feetPoultry's walking appendages
- sesame ballFried glutinous rice pastry
rice noodle roll · spareribs · custard bun · spring roll · sticky rice · shrimp toast · bamboo steamer · yum cha
Japanese port city
- bentoJapanese compartmentalized lunchbox
- green peaRound legume from pods
- mustardTangy seed-paste condiment
- soy sauceFermented bean condiment
izakaya · convenience store · frozen · microwaveable · pork filling
pork
Pig as food
- shrimpSmall edible crustacean
- shiitakeEast Asian edible mushroom
- water chestnutsEdible aquatic corm
ginger · scallions · sesame oil · soy sauce · white pepper · oyster sauce · egg · cornstarch · bamboo shoots · dried shrimp
Hong Kong
Chinese special administrative region
- GuangzhouSouthern Chinese trading hub
- yum chaCantonese tea meal
- bamboo steamerWoven cooking vessel for moist heat
char siu bao
Chinese filled steamed bread
- turnip cakeSteamed daikon radish cake
- egg tartCustard-filled pastry shell
- chicken feetPoultry's walking appendages
rice noodle roll · sesame ball · spareribs · custard bun · spring roll · sticky rice · shrimp toast · bamboo steamer · yum cha · trolley service
Yokohama
Japanese port city
- bentoJapanese compartmentalized lunchbox
- green peaRound legume from pods
- mustardTangy seed-paste condiment
soy sauce · izakaya · convenience store · frozen · microwaveable · pork filling
gyoza
Japanese filled dumplings
potsticker · pelmeni · pierogi · momo · ravioli · tortellini · samosa · kreplach
siu maibao
Stuffed steamed dough
char siu bao · soup dumpling · jiaozi · potsticker · wonton