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homemade Dumplings

A beloved Asian comfort food! πŸ₯Ÿβœ¨ These homemade dumplings are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for family gatherings or meal prep - the ultimate comfort food that brings everyone to the table!
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
resting for dough: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: chinese, dumplings, homemade
Servings: 7 dumpling per person
Calories: 380kcal
Author: Tanya

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • - Sharp knife
  • - Cutting board
  • - Large pot with lid
  • - Non-stick pan (if pan-frying)
  • - Steamer basket
  • - Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Clean kitchen towel
  • - Small bowl for water (sealing dumplings)
  • - Spider strainer or slotted spoon

Ingredients

  • For the Filling:
  • 1 pound πŸ₯© ground pork 450g
  • 2 cups πŸ₯¬ Napa cabbage, finely chopped 200g
  • 2 πŸ§… green onions finely chopped
  • 2 πŸ§„ cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp πŸ§‚ tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 πŸ₯š egg
  • 2 tbsp πŸ«’ soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp πŸ₯„ sesame oil
  • Β½ tbsp πŸ§‚ white pepper
  • 1 tbsp πŸ§‚ salt
  • For the Dipping Sauce:
  • ΒΌ cup πŸ₯„ soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp πŸ₯„ tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 🌢️ teaspoon chili oil optional
  • 1 πŸ§… green onion finely chopped
  • 1 πŸ§„ clove garlic minced

Instructions

  • For the Dough:
  • Mix flour and salt in a bowl
  • Gradually add warm water while stirring
  • Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth
  • Cover and rest for 30 minutes
  • For the Filling:
  • Salt cabbage and let drain for 15 minutes, then squeeze out excess water
  • Mix all filling ingredients until well combined
  • Refrigerate until ready to use
  • Assembly and Cooking:
  • Divide dough into small portions and roll into thin circles
  • Place 1 tablespoon filling in center of each wrapper
  • Wet edges with water and fold to seal, pleating edges
  • For boiled dumplings: Cook in boiling water 3-4 minutes until they float
  • For pan-fried: Cook in oil until golden bottom, add water, cover and steam
  • For steamed: Steam for 8-10 minutes in lined steamer basket

Notes

πŸ‘΅ Secret tips:
- Keep unused dough covered while working
- Don't overfill the dumplings
- If using store-bought wrappers, look for "dumpling wrappers" not wonton wrappers
- Freeze uncooked dumplings on a tray before transferring to freezer bags
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Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 890mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
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