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Lesson details

Siu mai dough is tender yet strong enough to hold an open filling. With a custom green color and thin rolling technique, presentation is everything.

In this online lesson, Chef Meilan Kao shows you how to make, color, and shape siu mai wrappers using a starch-based dough.

What you'll learn in this lesson, Preparing the siu mai dough

  • How to make siu mai dough using tapioca, rice, and potato starch
  • How to incorporate safe food coloring for vibrant results
  • How to roll dough evenly while keeping the center slightly thicker
  • How to fold and press siu mai into the signature open-topped shape

Instructor

Meilan Kao

Meilan Kao is a third-generation dim sum chef celebrated for her creative takes on Cantonese classics and her deep culinary heritage.

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