Chinese Dumplings Recipe
A simple version of Chinese dumplings using pre-made wrappers.
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
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 ¼ 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.