Chinese cuisine

Easy

Steamed Dumplings

Name: Steamed Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. Oil; 1 lb. Ground pork; For the pork; 1/2 tsp. Salt; 1/4 tsp. White pepper; 1/2 tbsp. Shaoxing wine; 1/2 tbsp. Ginger, minced; 1 tbsp. Green onion, chopped; 1 tbsp. Light soy sauce; 2 oz. Napa cabbage; 1 tsp. Sesame oil; For the dumpling wrappers; 1 cup Water; 1 lb. All-Purpose flour

Chef Chen Yichun

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Steamed dumplings are a real deal in Chinese cuisine. This dumpling recipe is a simple take on a popular dim sum. Delicious and steamed at the comforts of your home.

Recipe

PRE TIME: 15 min

COOKING TIME: 40 min

TOTAL TIME: 55 min

2 SERVING

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. Oil
1 lb. Ground pork
For the pork
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. White pepper
1/2 tbsp. Shaoxing wine
1/2 tbsp. Ginger, minced
1 tbsp. Green onion, chopped
1 tbsp. Light soy sauce
2 oz. Napa cabbage
1 tsp. Sesame oil
For the dumpling wrappers
1 cup Water
1 lb. All-Purpose flour

Directions:

Place the napa cabbage in boiling water for 30 seconds and remove.

Strain and chop the cabbage.

Press down the chopped cabbage to remove excess liquid and set it aside.

Add oil to a heated skillet over medium heat and brown the ground pork.

Season with salt and ground white pepper.

Add in minced ginger, Shaoxing wine, chopped green onions, and soy sauce; mix well.

Turn off the heat and add the chopped cabbage, and sesame oil; mix well and set aside.

Combine flour and boiling water. Mix on medium heat until dry.

Remove from the pot and transfer to a working table. Knead until smooth.

Divide and form into bowls. Typically, 9-11 g (0.35 oz) is ideal for smaller, finer wrappers such as those used for gyoza, while 12-13 g (0.4 oz)suits medium-sized dumplings perfectly.

Sprinkle the portioned dough with a little bit of flour. Slightly flatten each dough ball.

Place the filling at the center of each dough and fold to seal.

Place them on a steamer and steam for 6 minutes on high heat.

Serve immediately.

Final Notes

In Chinese cuisine, hot water dough is commonly used for steamed and pan-fried dumplings because of its tender, delicate texture. Whereas cold water dough is preferred for boiled dumplings and wontons because it’s sturdier and holds up better in boiling water.