What Is Cantonese Food? - Eat China (S1E2)

Prepare the filling by mixing ground pork, shrimp, chopped green onions, minced ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, diced water chestnuts, grated carrots, and chopped cabbage in a bowl.

Season the mixture with black pepper and chili oil to taste.

Lay out dumpling wrappers on a clean surface and place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper.

Moisten the edges of the wrappers with water and fold them over to create a half-moon shape, sealing tightly.

Arrange the dumplings in a bamboo steamer lined with parchment paper, ensuring they do not touch.

Bring water to a boil in a pot and place the bamboo steamer over it, covering with a lid.

Steam the dumplings for about 15-20 minutes, until they are cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.

Prepare a dipping sauce by mixing soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil in a small bowl.

Serve the dumplings hot with the dipping sauce on the side.

Optionally, garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Enjoy with tea for a traditional dim sum experience.

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