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Whitefish Shu Mai Dumplings

Whitefish Shu Mai Dumplings

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3- inch piece of fresh ginger peeled
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 6 scallions
  • Pinch of crushed red chili flakes
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons Sichuan Soy Sauce
  • 1 pound white fish fillets boned but skin on
  • 2 tablespoons homemade aioli or store-bought mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
  • 2 teaspoons finely ground carrots
  • 1 package wonton skins

Instructions

  • Prepare Green Aromatics: Place all the ingredients for the Green Aromatics in a blender and pulse until the mixture resembles a paste.
  • Green Aromatics can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for 1 month.
  •  Prep the Fish: Smear the white fish with Green Aromatics. Steam the fish in a steamer or a wok set up as a steamer until the fish is cooked through but still very moist (about 10 minutes).
  • Pull the skin off of the fish and flake the flesh with your fingers. Add the aioli, citrus juices, scallions and carrots. Mix together.
  • how to make shu mai
  • Cut the wonton skins with a cookie cutter to the desired size, if necessary. Place a small amount of fish in the center. Moisten the wonton skin with a little water and pinch the edges together as close to the center as possible. Transfer the finished dumplings to a sheet pan and cover loosely with a damp towel. Continue making the dumplings.
  • To serve: Set up your wok as a steamer and steam the dumplings for 8-10 minutes directly from the freezer, or until they are warmed through and the wrapper is translucent. Garnish with wasabi peas or scallions.