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Chinese Dumplings Recipe
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Chinese Dumplings Recipe

A simple version of Chinese dumplings using pre-made wrappers.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: dumplings
Servings: 60 dumplings

Ingredients

For the Dumplings

  • 1 package pre-made dumpling wrappers round or square
  • 1 pound ground pork ground chicken or beef works too
  • 1 cup cabbage finely chopped
  • ½ cup scallions finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • water for sealing the dumplings
  • vegetable oil for pan frying

For the Dipping Sauce

  • 3 ounces soy sauce
  • 1 ounces dark soy sauce
  • 1 ounces rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
  • 1 spash sesame oil
  • chives or scallions, finely minced
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Instructions

For the Dumplings

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, cabbage, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • To assemble the dumplings, place a wrapper on a clean surface and add about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper.
  • Dip your finger in water and run it around the edge of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half and press the edges together to seal the dumpling.
  • Repeat this process until all the filling is used up.

To Cook

  • Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the dumplings, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Cook the dumplings for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until they start to brown, then add about 1/4 cup of water to the pan, cover with a lid and steam for another 2-3 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through.
  • Remove from heat and serve with the dipping sauce.

For the Sauce

  • You can adjust any or all of these ingredients to suit your taste.  Simply whisk the ingredients together, dip the dumplings in the sauce and enjoy.