Mains series

Chinese Dumplings

A decadent Chinese dish which is one of the most-ordered at restaurants – now you can learn how to easily make your own

Ingredients

  1. 2 cups of water, divided
  2. 1/4 cup green onion
  3. 8 ounce cabbage
  4. 1 tsp corn starch
  5. 1 tsp white wine
  6. 1 tsp sesame oil
  7. 1 tsp white pepper
  8. 1 lb / 450 g ground pork
  9. 3 tsp salt
  10. 1 cup boiled water
  11. 2 cups flour
  12. 4 tsp vegetable oil
  13. 1/4 cup soy sauce

Ingredients

  1. 2 cups of water, divided
  2. 1/4 cup green onion
  3. 8 ounce cabbage
  4. 1 tsp corn starch
  5. 1 tsp white wine
  6. 1 tsp sesame oil
  7. 1 tsp white pepper
  8. 1 lb / 450 g ground pork
  9. 3 tsp salt
  10. 1 cup boiled water
  11. 2 cups flour
  12. 4 tsp vegetable oil
  13. 1/4 cup soy sauce

Recipe

01.

  • Cut the cabbage into thin strips and mix with 2 teaspoons salt. set aside for 5 minutes

02.

  • Squeeze out the excess moisture

03.

  • In a large bowl, mix the cabbage, pork, green onions, wine, corn starch, 1 teaspoon of salt, sesame oil, and white pepper

04.

  • In a bowl mix the flour and 1 cup of boiling water until a soft dough forms

05.

  • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface about 5 minutes or until smooth

06.

  • Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a roll 12 inches long and cut each roll into 1/2-inch slices

07.

  • Roll 1 slice of dough into a 3-inch circle and place 1 tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center of the circle

08.

  • Lift up the edges of the circle and pinch 5 pleats up to create a pouch to encase the mixture. Pinch the top together
  • Repeat with the remaining slices of dough and filling

9.

  • Heat a wok or non-stick skillet until very hot.  Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, tilting the wok to coat the sides

  • Place dumplings in a single layer in the wok and fry 2 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown

10.

  • Add 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the water is absorbed

  • Repeat with the remaining dumplings, using 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1/2 cup of water for each batch

10.

  • To make the dipping sauce, in a small bowl, mix the soy sauce with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil

Serve with dipping sauce (and chilli if you like a bit of punchiness) and devour your creation!

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