Ingredients
- For the Dumpling Filling: - 1 pound ground pork 
- 1 cup cabbage, finely chopped 
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped 
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce 
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil 
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper 
 
- For the Dough: - 2 cups all-purpose flour 
- 3/4 cup boiling water 
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 
 
- For Cooking: - Oil for pan-frying (optional, if frying) 
- Water for boiling or steaming 
 
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: - In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. 
- Gradually add the boiling water while stirring with a spoon until the dough begins to come together. 
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. 
- Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest for 30 minutes. 
 
- Prepare the Filling: - In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, finely chopped cabbage, green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. 
- Stir until the mixture is well combined. Set aside. 
 
- Shape the Dumplings: - Roll the dough into a long log and cut it into small pieces (about 1-inch thick). 
- Roll each piece into a ball and flatten it into a small circle (about 3 inches in diameter). 
- Place about 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center of each dough circle. 
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal. 
 
- Cook the Dumplings: - Boiling: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Drop the dumplings into the water and cook for about 4-6 minutes or until they float to the top. 
- Pan-Frying: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the dumplings flat side down and cook until the bottoms are golden brown. Then add a small amount of water, cover, and cook for another 4-5 minutes. 
- Steaming: Place the dumplings in a bamboo steamer or on a steaming rack and steam for about 6-8 minutes. 
 
- Serve: - Serve the dumplings hot with your favorite dipping sauce (soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil). 
 
Notes
- Filling Variations: You can substitute the ground pork with ground chicken, beef, or even tofu for a vegetarian version. 
- Freezing: These dumplings freeze well. Place the uncooked dumplings on a tray, freeze until solid, then transfer them to a zip-top bag. You can cook them directly from frozen. 
- Dipping Sauce: For a simple dipping sauce, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil. 
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Pan-frying, Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 dumplings per person
- Calories: 200 per serving (approx.)
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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