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Siu mai

From the video “Siumai, from scratch - How to Make Cantonese Dim Sum style Siu Mai (烧卖)” by Chinese Cooking Demystified. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Chinese Cooking Demystified. Steps are in our own words.

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Not spicy

Total time: ~65 min
Serves: ~4
Cost: ~$7.20*
Difficulty: Involved
Ingredients: 22

Ingredients

May contain gluten, egg, shellfish, soy, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$21.60*for the batch in the video

~$7.20*per serving

You save about ~$8.80* per serving (55% less*) than ordering it out — ~$26.40* for ~3 portions.

Cook it~$7.20*

Order out~$16*

Order out = a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

7 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 10 predicted from typical costs · not priced: egg yolk yellow food coloring, baking soda, pork fat, pork lean, chicken bouillon powder, white pepper powder…

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 7 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

250 gall-purpose flourstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1/2 tspsaltstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 1/2 medium-sizedeggsstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
50 gwaterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 dropsegg yolk yellow food coloringstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
250 gshrimpstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1/2 tspsaltstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1/4 tspbaking sodastated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
125 gpork fatstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
335 gpork leanstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1/4 tspbaking sodastated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1/2 tspwaterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
10 gsaltstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 1/2 tbspsugarstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1/2 tbspchicken bouillon powderstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1/2 tbspwhite pepper powderstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1/2 tspMSGstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 tsplight soy saucestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
6dried shiitake mushroomsstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
40 glardstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
sliced carrotscarrotsshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
fish roefish roeshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.

stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess

Nutrition & health

Not estimated: no amount for the main ingredient (fish roe).

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Steps

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Equipment

stand mixer
pasta maker
glass
chef's knife
cutting board
colander
bamboo steamer
wok

What the video didn’t say

exact resting time duration for the wrapper dough other than half an hour mentioned verbally earlier
exact quantities of carrots and fish roe

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Siu mai

What makes Chinese Cooking Demystified's Siu mai recipe and technique special?

Chinese Cooking Demystified's take on Siu mai focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Overmixing makes meat tough; under-mixing won't bind filling. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Siu mai at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Siu mai recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Siu mai ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Siu mai can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Chinese Cooking Demystified's Siu mai?

This recipe utilizes approximately 22 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Siu mai?

The official cooking video by Chinese Cooking Demystified is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.

Siu mai

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