JAPANESE SIOMAI RECIPE

Ingredients
 1/2 pound ground pork
 1 small carrot - grated
 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
 1 tablespoon sesame oil
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/2 teaspoon sugar
 1/8 cup flour
 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 5-6 pieces crab sticks
 2 pieces nori wrap

DIPPING SAUCE
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 4 tablespoons vinegar
 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust as desired)
 1 teaspoon sesame oil
 5 big cloves garlic - minced
 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients, except for the last two, in a bowl. Mix until well blended.
Cover and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
2. Lay a Nori wrap on a flat surface. Spread the meat filling evenly, filling a quarter of
the wrap. See photos above.
3. Arrange crab sticks/surimi at the middle of the meat lengthwise. Wrap like you
would a sushi. Cut into 8 pieces each roll.
4. Steam for 30-45 minutes or until meat is cooked.
5. While waiting, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small pan over medium heat, add oil
and garlic. Cook garlic, stirring often, until browned and crisp.
6. Combine the other ingredients in a bowl.
7. You may serve them separately, topping the Japanese Siomai with fried garlic and
then the sauce or you may also add the sauce to the pot of browned garlic and let it
cook for another minute.