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As the years passed by, chefs and product innovators developed different varieties of siomai that will
suit the taste and cravings of food goers. Chicken filled siomai, beef stuffed siomai and even fish siomai
came out of the market. Shaomai (also spelled shui mai, siu mai, shao mai, siew mai, shumai, or siomai)
is a traditional Chinese dumpling served in dim sum. With fluffy and flowery shape in the top. Shaomai,
refers to as “pork and mushroom dumpling.” The origination of it can be dated back to the Yuan Dynasty
(1206-1368). Although its names vary in different regions in China, Shaomai takes advantages of soup
dumpling and shallow fried dumpling, traditionally chosen as private banquet dishes. The delicious taste,
coupled with the tempting fragrance, make Shaomai appeal.
(https://seafoodsiomai.wordpress.com/2014/10/01/siomai-history/)
Banana Blossom or commonly called as banana flower grows on the end of the stem holding a cluster of
bananas. Considered an Asian or tropical vegetable, it has a deep crimson color or bracts that wrap
around rows of thin stemmed male flowers. According to the African Journal of Biotechnology. banana
blossom consists of iron, protein, calcium, vitamin E, Fiber, phosphorous, magnesium. and potassium.
Banana blossom also helps the warding off the infections because of its ethanol based extracts. The
methanol, an antioxidant property, is also present in the banana blossom that can reduce the free
radical activity that can cause serious problems like premature aging and cancer. The banana blossom
also reduces menstrual bleeding through increasing the progesterone hormone. It will also help to
increase the milk of the mother, boosts mood and reduces anxiety because of magnesium content, and
manages diabetes and anemia.
(www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-health-benefits-of-banana-flowers)