Gluten-Free Shumai
Delight your guests with these savory gluten-free shumai, featuring a tender, flavorful filling encased in delicate wrappers. The subtle umami notes and satisfying texture make them an irresistible appetizer.
At a glance: This medium party and appetizers recipe yields 8 servings in about 20 minutes (10 min prep, 10 min cook). It uses 11 ingredients — including ground pork or chicken, finely chopped shiitake mushrooms, finely shredded napa cabbage — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more party and appetizers recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Shumai: When preparing this party and appetizers recipe, ensure all ingredients, particularly the gluten-free dumpling wrappers and gluten-free soy sauce or tamari, are gluten-free. Be mindful of shared utensils and surfaces that may have come into contact with gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Shumai: This recipe is gluten-free when made with dumpling wrappers and tamari labeled gluten-free. Regular dumpling wrappers are not gluten-free, so check the package.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- Shumai are open-topped. Gather the wrapper up around the filling and leave the top exposed rather than folding it closed.
- Line the steamer with parchment, as step 5 says, so the gluten-free wrappers don't stick.
- Steam until the filling reaches 165°F for chicken or 160°F for pork.
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Shumai take?
Gluten-Free Shumai takes about 20 minutes: 10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook, for 8 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Shumai with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Shumai?
Check ground pork or chicken, finely chopped shiitake mushrooms, finely shredded napa cabbage before they go into Gluten-Free Shumai. Ensure all ingredients, particularly the gluten-free dumpling wrappers and gluten-free soy sauce or tamari, are gluten-free. Be mindful of shared utensils and surfaces that may have come into contact with gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Shumai use?
Gluten-Free Shumai relies on gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.
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