Siomay
Sign in to saveSiomay (also somai) () is a Chinese-Indonesian steamed fish dumpling with vegetables served in peanut sauce. It is derived from the Chinese shumai. It is considered a light meal, similar to the Chinese dim sum. It is traditionally made from pork but is frequently substituted with tenggiri (Spanish mackerel), as many Indonesians observe the halal dietary law. Sometimes other types of seafood such as tuna, mackerel, and prawn or poultry such as chicken also can be used to make siomay. Other complements to siomay include steamed cabbage, potatoes, bitter gourd, boiled egg, and tofu. Siomay is oft
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- Food.name
- Siomay
- Food.image
- Siomay Udang Glodok.JPG
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- 285px
- Food.caption
- Chinese Indonesian shrimp siomay in Glodok area, Jakarta
- Food.alternate_name
- Somay
- Food.country
- Indonesia, China
- Food.region
- West Java, Nationwide
- Food.course
- Snack
- Food.served
- Hot
- Food.main_ingredient
- Fish dumpling with tofu and vegetables in peanut sauce
- Food.variations
- Batagor, shumai
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Siomay (also somai) () is a Chinese-Indonesian steamed fish dumpling with vegetables served in peanut sauce. It is derived from the Chinese shumai. It is considered a light meal, similar to the Chinese dim sum. It is traditionally made from pork but is frequently substituted with tenggiri (Spanish mackerel), as many Indonesians observe the halal dietary law. Sometimes other types of seafood such as tuna, mackerel, and prawn or poultry such as chicken also can be used to make siomay. Other complements to siomay include steamed cabbage, potatoes, bitter gourd, boiled egg, and tofu. Siomay is often cut into bite-size pieces and topped with peanut sauce, sweet soy sauce, chili sauce, and a dash of lime juice.
==Origin and varieties== Siomay is ubiquitous in Indonesian cities; it is one of the most popular snacks or light meals in Indonesia. It can be found in street-side food stalls, travelling carts, bicycle vendors, and restaurants, and is considered a popular school meal for Indonesian students.