Savory, Steamed, and Sensational: How to Make the Perfect Dumpling

Make the Perfect Dumpling

Components :

For the Dough :

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup warm water
½ teaspoon salt

For the Filling :

½ lb ground pork or chicken, beef, or tofu
1 cup Napa cabbage, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions :

1. Make the Dough

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
2. Gradually add warm water while mixing, then knead into a smooth dough.
3. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes

2. Prepare the Filling

1. In a bowl, mix ground meat or tofu with cabbage, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
2. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Assemble the Dumplings
4. Roll the dough into a long log and cut it into small pieces.
5. Flatten each piece and roll it into a thin circle.
6. Place a small spoonful of filling in the center.
7. Fold the wrapper in half and pinch the edges to seal. Use water if needed to help seal.

3. Cook the Dumplings

Boiled : Bring a pot of water to a boil, add dumplings, and cook until they float about 5 minutes.

Steamed : Place dumplings in a steamer lined with parchment paper. Steam for 8 to 10 minutes.

Pan fried : Heat oil in a pan, place dumplings in, and cook until the bottom is golden. Add ¼ cup water, cover, and steam until water evaporates.

4. Dipping Sauce Options

Soy sauce plus vinegar plus chili oil
Peanut butter plus soy sauce plus honey
Garlic plus ginger plus soy sauce plus sesame oil
Enjoy your homemade dumplings

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