Spicy Pork Dumplings
A popular Chinese dish made with juicy pork and wrapped in a delicate dumpling wrapper, served with a side of spicy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Pork80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●20-25 wrappers Dumpling Wrappers
- ●1 medium Yellow Onionfinely chopped
- ●2 inches Gingergrated
- ●2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- ●1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- ●1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
- ●1 tablespoon Spicy Chili Oilor to taste
- ●to taste Salt
Instructions
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1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, finely chopped onion, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Mix well.
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2. Lay a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and 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 half moon shape, pressing the edges together to seal the dumpling.
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4. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and pork mixture.
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5. In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil over medium-high heat.
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6. When the oil is hot, add the dumplings to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the bottoms are golden brown.
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7. Add 2 cups of water to the skillet and bring to a boil.
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8. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the dumplings are cooked through.
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9. Serve the dumplings hot with a side of spicy dipping sauce.