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savory steamed chicken dumplings

Chicken Siomay

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indonesian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Steamer
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 300 grams chicken breast minced
  • 100 grams shrimp peeled and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tapioca flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 50 grams cabbage finely chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 4 tablespoons peanut sauce for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine minced chicken, chopped shrimp, tapioca flour, all-purpose flour, and egg.
  • Add minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper to the mixture and mix well.
  • Add grated carrot and chopped cabbage to the mixture and combine thoroughly.
  • Shape the mixture into small balls using a spoon.
  • Prepare the steamer and bring water to a boil.
  • Place the siomay balls in the steamer and steam for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  • Remove the siomay from the steamer and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Serve siomay with lime wedges and peanut sauce.

Notes

Ensure the steamer is preheated and steaming before placing the siomay inside to avoid them becoming soggy. If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add chili sauce as a condiment alongside the peanut sauce. Adjust the amount of salt and soy sauce according to your taste preference.
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