A dependable home-kitchen version of Pork and Chive Dumplings, with clear timing and practical ingredients.
Prep: 35 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total: 50 minutes Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 30 round dumpling wrappers
- 12 oz ground pork
- 2 cups finely chopped garlic chives
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
Instructions
- Mix pork, chives, soy sauce, wine, sesame oil, ginger, pepper, and water until tacky.
- Place 1 tablespoon filling in each wrapper, moisten the edge, fold, and pleat closed.
- Set dumplings in an oiled skillet and cook over medium heat until bottoms are golden.
- Add 1/3 cup water, cover for 6 minutes, then uncover and crisp the bottoms.
Cook’s Notes
Taste before adding extra salt, prepare all ingredients before heating the pan, and serve this dish fresh for the best texture and aroma.