spinach shumaimade by Eda

spinach shumai

pork & shrimp, roe-topped

hot flash cook

Hot Flash Cook Spinach Shumai

serves 4

ingredients

  • 12 oz ground pork (93% lean)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
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  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos
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  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 24 shumai wrappers (or whole wheat if available)
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil for steaming basket

method

  1. Mix pork, spinach, coconut aminos, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and green onions in a bowl until combined.
  2. Place 1 tbsp filling in center of each wrapper. Gather edges and pinch at top, leaving opening.
  3. Arrange on parchment-lined steamer basket. Steam over boiling water for 8–10 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Serve hot with coconut aminos or chili oil for dipping.

the swaps that make it work

sugar
→ omitted
Removed unnecessary sweet note; spinach and pork have natural umami and depth without it.
blood sugar & pre-diabetes
soy sauce
→ coconut aminos
Lower sodium, slightly lower carb, cleaner taste for those avoiding excess soy.
blood sugar & pre-diabetesheart health
1 lb ground pork (standard)
→ 12 oz lean pork (93%)
Reduces saturated fat and calories while maintaining protein for satiety and muscle support.
heart healthmuscle loss
2 cups spinach
→ 3 cups spinach
Increases iron, folate, and calcium for bone health and energy—still steams down seamlessly.
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nutrition per serving

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Calories
285 kcal14% DV
Protein
17 g34% DV
Fiber
1.2 g5% DV
Saturated fat
3.1 g15% DV
Added sugar
0 g0% DV
Sodium
340 mg15% DV

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Recipes are informational — not medical or dietary advice. Draft — review & adjust.