Chicken Shu Mai

What is it?

Open-topped chicken dumplings come in an 11-ounce frozen package with a soy dipping sauce packet. Inside, each shu mai uses a thin wheat wrapper gathered into a little cup around a chicken filling seasoned with ginger, garlic, green onion, and carrot. The tops stay exposed, so they steam directly and cook up with a softer, moister surface than fully sealed dumplings. Compared with Trader Joe’s pork versions, this one leans a bit lighter and milder in flavor. The included sauce is soy-based with a tangy edge, meant to be spooned or dipped alongside the dumplings after microwaving or steaming.