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