Steamed Spanish Mackerel Dumplings by Chinese Shumai (siu mai or shaomai). In Indonesian style, siomay use steamed king mackerel fish dumplings for the meat filling. The taste is so appetizing because it is served with peanut sauce, sweet soy sauce, and a dash of lime juice. Savory, sour, and sweet dish to flavorful your day!
1. Add all the ingredients except dumpling sheets and vegetable oil into a food processor. Grind it but don’t be too smooth so there will be some spanish mackerel texture in the dumplings.
2. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling on the dumpling wrapper. 3. You can wrap it as you like. Or you can wrap it like I do (see the step-by-step image). 4. Add a thin layer of oil above the steamer to avoid sticking to the ground. 5. Steam the dumplings for about 15-20 minutes. After the dumpling is cooked, place them on the plate. 6. Best to serve it with spicy peanut sauce.