Traditional Dongbei Dumplings with Almond Filling
A classic Chinese dish originating from the northeastern region of Dongbei, these dumplings are filled with a sweet and savory almond paste. Serve them steamed or pan-fried for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups kissedground almonds
- ●1 package dongbeiwonton wrappers
- ●1/4 cup almondsliced almonds for garnish
- ●2 tablespoons flourfor dusting
- ●1 package dumplingsoptional
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine kissed and 1 tablespoon of water to form a dough. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
- 2
Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a small egg.
- 3
Roll out each ball of dough into a thin circle.
- 4
Place a small spoonful of almond paste in the center of each dough circle.
- 5
Dip your finger in water and run it along the edges of the dough circle.
- 6
Fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape, pressing the edges together to seal.
- 7
Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- 8
To cook, steam the dumplings for 10-12 minutes, or pan-fry with a small amount of oil until golden brown.
- 9
Serve hot with a garnish of sliced almonds.