Directions

To Prepare Overnight

1. Soak the glutinous rice in cold water for about 8-10 hour.

To Cook

1. Drain the water from the glutinous rice. Put baking paper or a similar substitute on a steamer and spread the glutinous rice over it. Steam for about 15-20 minutes until it has fully cooked.
2. Remove the glutinous rice and cover with a wet cloth.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add the pork until it has browned.
4. Add dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine and sugar and cook for few minutes.
5. Add enough water to cover the pork and ginger and cook for few minutes.
6. Add the glutinous rice until the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and mix in scallions. Set aside.
7. Place the filling in the centre of the wrapper, then pleat and shape the shaomai.
8. Repeat until all the filling is used.
9. Steam them for 10 minutes. Serve with hot.