Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Crispy Skirt Dumplings

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

dumpling wrappers

🥗Healthier: whole wheat wrappers

💰Cheaper: wonton wrappers

Whole wheat is healthier, while wonton wrappers are often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce is better for heart health, while tamari is often less expensive.

Take coarsely ground pork and place it into a bowl.

Add minced ginger and garlic to the bowl.

Add cooked cabbage that has been squeezed out and minced.

Add a little bit of rice wine, sesame oil, salt, and light soy sauce.

Add a big dollop of Chinese chives (garlic chives) to the mixture.

Use four fingers to mix the ingredients, ensuring the liquids are absorbed by the pork.

Cut a flap into the dumpling wrapper package to keep them moist while working.

Take a spoonful of filling and place it in the center of a dumpling wrapper.

Use your opposing thumb to pull back the wrapper, keeping one hand clean for sealing.

Pinch the top of the wrapper and fold down around the sides to seal tightly, ensuring no air is trapped inside.

Add vegetable oil to a large skillet and heat until it starts to ripple and becomes aromatic.

Arrange the dumplings in the skillet and fry until they start to brown, watching for the edges to darken.

Add a little bit of water to the skillet to steam the dumplings, then cover immediately.

Let the water evaporate while the dumplings steam, about 25-30 seconds.

If desired, mix cornstarch with water to create a lattice effect around the dumplings and cover again to let it brown.

Prepare a dipping sauce with paper-thin slices of ginger, soy sauce, and black vinegar, adding a slice of red chili if desired.

Plate the dumplings upside down to showcase the lattice, allowing guests to break off the dumplings.

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