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Steamed Pork Patty

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    Jack Qin
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Steamed Pork Patty is simple but relies on good mixing and shaping. Once the meat becomes sticky, the patty steams up tender and bouncy.

Ingredients

Main

  • Pork shoulder 200g (hand-minced preferred)

Optional add-ins

  • Dried shiitake or water chestnut, finely diced

Seasoning

IngredientAmount
Cornstarch2 tbsp
Light soy sauce2 tbsp
Salt1/2 tsp
Sugar1/2 tsp
Oyster sauce1 tbsp
Peanut oilTo taste

Instructions

1. Prep add-ins (optional)

Soak dried shiitake, squeeze dry, and dice. Peel and dice water chestnut if using.

2. Mix until sticky

Combine pork, seasoning, and add-ins. Stir in one direction until the mixture turns sticky and cohesive.

3. Shape the patty

Lightly slap the mixture a few times, then shape into a patty.

Key: slapping helps tighten the texture.

4. Steam

Steam over boiling water on high heat for 12-15 minutes.

Tips

  • Use pork shoulder for a juicy, balanced fat ratio.
  • Sticky texture = good texture after steaming.
  • Adjust time if your patty is thicker.

Result

Juicy, tender, and springy - perfect with rice.