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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