Siom
Siom is a traditional dumpling-like pastry from the coastal archipelago of Aeralis, a fictional setting. It is prepared by wrapping a filling in a thin dough and then cooking by steaming, frying, or boiling. The dish emphasizes balance of textures and seasalt flavors, reflecting maritime influences.
Preparation and ingredients: The dough is commonly made from a mixture of rice flour and wheat flour,
Variants: Merin style uses pork with ginger; Selari uses seafood and coconut; Gardis is a vegetarian variant.
Serving and culture: Siom is often served with a tangy chili-lime sauce or a soy-vinegar dip. It
History: The dish is traced to medieval trade routes among Aeralian and neighboring islands, with written records
See also: Siomai (a similarly named form in real-world cuisine) and Dumpling.