ready-to-use shu mai skin (round shape) • minced pork (or chicken) • shrimp, chopped • ear mushrooms, soak in hot water until soft and fluffy, finely chopped • garlic cloves, finely chopped • scallions, cut the white part only, finely chopped • grated ginger • sesame oil • soy sauce • salt or according to taste • ground pepper or to taste • cornstarch •