What is siu mai?
Siu mai · Cantonese
Open-topped dim sum dumplings of pork and shrimp in a thin yellow wrapper, often dotted with roe or carrot on top.
What it tastes like
Juicy, meaty and savory with a springy bite. Hearty next to the more delicate har gow.
Where you’ll see it
Dim sum menus, Cantonese restaurants and dumpling counters; spelled shumai in Japan.