Shumeis Cooking Instructions

To boil dumplings from frozen, fill a large pot two-thirds of the way with water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add as many dumplings as can fit comfortably in a single layer in the pot and cook them until they float. Let them cook an additional two to three minutes and if you have a thermometer 75c as a minimum. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the dumplings to a serving platter. Serve warm with the dipping sauce.

Bring a pot of water to the boil over high heat. Place a steamer over wok or pot, ensuring the base doesn't touch the water. Steam dumplings for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender and cooked through, remember to coat the steamer face with oil so there is no sticking causing skin damage to the dumpling.

Combine ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and coriander in a bowl for dipping sauce.

Defrost the dumplings first.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add dumplings in a single layer and cook until the bottoms begin to brown, usually for about 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup water, cover and cook for 3 minutes; uncover and cook until the liquid has evaporated completely, and the bottoms are crisp and golden brown, about 2 more minutes.

Place thawed Dim Sims in a steamer containing boiling water and heat for 20 minutes or if frozen, 30 minutes and make sure oil is placed on the steamer face to prevent sticking.

Place the opened end of the Dim Sim down on the steamer face. 

Alternatively; Place frozen Dim Sims in a microwave-safe container with 1 teaspoon of water per dim sim. Cover and cook on high for approx. 60sec per Dim, please check as per microwave various.

Use one of the other two methods to heat up dim sims. Alternatively; defrost dim sims until thawed.

Heat oil to 190°C and fry dim sims for approx. 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain and serve. Fry thawed Dim Sims for 5 minutes at 170°C or 8 minutes if frozen.