Dumplings
Dumplings are small pieces of dough, often wrapped around a filling, that can be cooked in various ways such as boiling, steaming, frying, or baking.
Ingredients
For The Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm water
For The Filling (Example: Pork & Veggie)
- 250 g (½ lb) ground pork (or chicken, beef, or tofu)
- 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for pan-frying)
- ½ cup water (for steaming in pan)
Instructions
Make The Dough
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Gradually add warm water while stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
Prepare The Filling
- In another bowl, combine ground meat (or tofu), cabbage, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until evenly combined.
Shape The Dumplings
- Divide dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Roll each ball into a thin circle.
- Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center.
- Fold in half and pinch edges to seal (pleat if desired).
Cook The Dumplings
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add dumplings in a single layer and cook until bottoms turn golden (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add ½ cup water to the pan, cover with a lid, and steam for 5–6 minutes until water evaporates.
- Uncover and let the bottoms crisp again for 1–2 minutes.
Serve
- Serve hot with soy sauce, vinegar, or chili oil for dipping.