Ingredients
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For the Dumpling Filling:
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1 pound ground pork
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1 cup cabbage, finely chopped
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1/4 cup green onions, chopped
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1 tablespoon ginger, minced
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1 tablespoon garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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For the Dough:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup boiling water
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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For Cooking:
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Oil for pan-frying (optional, if frying)
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Water for boiling or steaming
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Instructions
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Prepare the Dough:
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In a bowl, combine the flour and salt.
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Gradually add the boiling water while stirring with a spoon until the dough begins to come together.
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Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
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Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
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Prepare the Filling:
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In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, finely chopped cabbage, green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
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Stir until the mixture is well combined. Set aside.
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Shape the Dumplings:
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Roll the dough into a long log and cut it into small pieces (about 1-inch thick).
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Roll each piece into a ball and flatten it into a small circle (about 3 inches in diameter).
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Place about 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center of each dough circle.
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Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal.
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Cook the Dumplings:
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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.
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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.
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Steaming: Place the dumplings in a bamboo steamer or on a steaming rack and steam for about 6-8 minutes.
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Serve:
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Serve the dumplings hot with your favorite dipping sauce (soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil).
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Notes
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Filling Variations: You can substitute the ground pork with ground chicken, beef, or even tofu for a vegetarian version.
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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.
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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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