Siu Mai — 烧卖
Cuisine: Chinese · Origin: Guangdong China
Siu mai is a classic Cantonese dim sum dumpling featuring a savory filling of minced pork, shrimp, and mushrooms, wrapped in a thin wheat wrapper. The signature characteristic is its open-top presentation, where the wrapper is pleated and gathered at the sides while the filling remains visible at the crown. Traditionally steamed in bamboo baskets, siu mai is a staple of yum cha (dim sum) service in Guangdong and has become beloved worldwide. The filling often includes water chestnuts for crunch and sometimes a single shrimp or quail egg on top for visual appeal. The name derives from Cantonese, roughly meaning 'cook and sell,' reflecting its street food origins. Siu mai pairs perfectly with soy sauce, chili oil, or mustard, and represents the pinnacle of Cantonese dumpling craftsmanship with its delicate wrapper and balanced, umami-rich filling.
Standard serving: ~195 kcal (4 pieces (140g), estimate)
Siu mai's distinctive open-top design—where the wrapper is gathered at the sides but left exposed at the crown—was perfected in Guangdong dim sum restaurants, making it instantly recognizable on a steaming cart.
Photo by Dicky Agustian (Pexels License), source.
燒賣 — 烧卖
料理：Chinese · 起源地：Guangdong China
Siu mai is a classic Cantonese dim sum dumpling featuring a savory filling of minced pork, shrimp, and mushrooms, wrapped in a thin wheat wrapper. The signature characteristic is its open-top presentation, where the wrapper is pleated and gathered at the sides while the filling remains visible at the crown. Traditionally steamed in bamboo baskets, siu mai is a staple of yum cha (dim sum) service in Guangdong and has become beloved worldwide. The filling often includes water chestnuts for crunch and sometimes a single shrimp or quail egg on top for visual appeal. The name derives from Cantonese, roughly meaning 'cook and sell,' reflecting its street food origins. Siu mai pairs perfectly with soy sauce, chili oil, or mustard, and represents the pinnacle of Cantonese dumpling craftsmanship with its delicate wrapper and balanced, umami-rich filling.
標準份量：約 195 kcal（4個（140公克），估計值）
燒賣獨特的開口設計——外皮在兩側聚攏，但頂部保持開放——在廣東點心餐廳中臻於完美，使其在蒸籠車上一眼就能辨認出來。
圖片來源：Dicky Agustian（Pexels License）— 來源