How To Make Chinese Dumpling Wrappers - Jiaozi 饺子

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based option and is cost-effective.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: bok choy

💰Cheaper: lettuce

Bok choy adds nutritional value, while lettuce is a low-cost substitute.

Cut the dough into even pieces and dust with flour to prevent sticking.

Press the dough pieces to flatten them.

Roll the dough using a rolling pin, holding it with the left hand and the pin with the right.

Dust the surface with flour to prevent sticking while rolling.

Roll the dough about 10 times, ensuring the center is thicker and the edges are thinner.

Move the dough anti-clockwise while rolling to maintain shape.

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