Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport your senses straight to the heart of Asian cuisine! These mouthwatering pork dumplings aren't just a recipe; they're a gastronomic experience that combines tender, juicy ground pork with a symphony of aromatic herbs and a spine-tingling spicy sauce that will have you craving more with every single bite. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a curious foodie looking to impress, these dumplings are your ticket to becoming a kitchen superstar!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 24 dumplings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 24 dumpling wrappers
- For the sauce: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon chili oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped green onions, minced ginger, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare a small bowl of water for sealing the dumplings. Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean work surface and add approximately 1 tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center of the wrapper.
- Wet the edges of the wrapper with water using your fingertip. Fold the wrapper in half to create a half-moon shape, pressing the edges together to seal and create pleats along the edge.
- Repeat the filling and folding process with the remaining wrappers and pork mixture until all dumplings are prepared.
- Fill a large steamer or steaming basket with water, ensuring the water does not touch the bottom of the steamer basket. Bring the water to a gentle boil.
- Lightly oil the steamer basket or line with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Arrange the dumplings in a single layer, leaving space between each dumpling.
- Steam the dumplings for 8-10 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked and the wrapper is translucent.
- While dumplings are steaming, prepare the spicy sauce by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil in a small bowl.
- Remove dumplings from the steamer and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Serve hot with the prepared spicy dipping sauce on the side.
Tips
- Keep your dumpling wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out while you're preparing them.
- Don't overfill the wrappers - about 1 tablespoon of filling ensures clean, easy sealing and even cooking.
- Wet your fingertips when sealing to create a perfect, tight seal that prevents the filling from leaking during steaming.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a small amount of sesame oil to your pork mixture.
- If you don't have a steamer, you can also pan-fry these dumplings for a crispy alternative.
- Ensure your steamer doesn't touch the boiling water to prevent soggy dumplings.
- Let the dumplings rest for a few minutes after steaming to allow the filling to set and become more flavorful.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg
