Chinese Wonton Dumplings with Fenugreek
A traditional Chinese dish with a twist of fenugreek. Wonton wrappers are filled with a mixture of ground meat, fenugreek, and spices, then steamed to perfection.
Ingredients
- ●20-24 wrappers Wonton wrappersavailable in most Asian grocery stores
- ●1 pound Ground porkcan be substituted with ground chicken or beef
- ●1/4 cup Fenugreek leavesoptional, but adds a unique flavor
- ●2 tablespoons Soy saucecan be adjusted to taste
- ●1 tablespoon Sesame oilfor added flavor
- ●to taste Saltoptional
- ●to taste Pepperoptional
- ●chopped, for garnish Scallionsoptional
Instructions
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1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, fenugreek leaves, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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2. Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Place a tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center of the wrapper.
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3. Dip your finger in water and run it along the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper into a triangle by bringing the two opposite corners together to form a point.
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4. Press the edges together to seal the wonton. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
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5. In a large pot or steamer basket, place a steamer insert with a layer of parchment paper. Arrange the wontons in a single layer, leaving space between each dumpling.
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6. Steam the wontons over boiling water for 8-10 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
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7. Serve the wontons hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Garnish with chopped scallions, if desired.
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8. Enjoy your delicious Chinese wonton dumplings with fenugreek!