Ebi Shumai
Ebi Shumai is a delightful Japanese shrimp dumpling, combining fresh seafood with delicate flavors, perfect for a light meal or appetizer. This kosher version allows everyone to enjoy the savory taste of shumai while adhering to dietary guidelines.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Japanese
210 kcal
Ingredients
- Raw shrimp - 200 grams, peeled and deveined
- Ground chicken - 100 grams
- Shallots - 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic - 1 clove, minced
- Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
- Soy sauce (kosher) - 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
- Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- White pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Wonton wrappers - 10 pieces
- Green onions - 1, finely sliced for garnish
- Lemon - 1, cut into wedges for serving
Steps
- In a bowl, combine the raw shrimp, ground chicken, shallots, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Take a wonton wrapper and place about 1 tablespoon of the shrimp mixture in the center. Gather the edges of the wrapper and pleat them around the filling, leaving the top exposed. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a boil. Line the steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.
- Place the shumai in the steamer basket, making sure they are not touching each other. Steam over simmering water for about 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through and the dumplings are translucent.
- Remove the shumai from the steamer and serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbs: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Total Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Water: 0.2 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Low in calories, making it suitable for weight management.
Tags
JapaneseKosherSeafood Dish