How to Make Chinese Pork Dumplings from Scratch | Homemade Dumpling Recipe with Easy Steps

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey offers lower fat content while still being flavorful.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Add 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and some water to a bowl.

Knead the mixture for about 5 to 10 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rest for about 20 minutes.

Slice the cabbage and spring onions, and chop 1 clove of garlic and some ginger.

Blend the cabbage, spring onions, garlic, and ginger in a blender.

In a bowl, combine the blended mixture with ground pork, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of white pepper, sesame oil, soy sauce, and 2 eggs.

Divide the rested dough into four parts and roll each into long sausages.

Chop the sausages into small pieces, about 20 grams each, and roll them into balls.

Flatten each ball with the palm of your hand and roll them out into discs for the dumplings.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each disc.

Wet the edges of the disc with water and fold it in half, pressing down to seal.

Crimp the edges to ensure they are sealed tightly.

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil.

Add the dumplings to the boiling water, ensuring they are separated, and cook for about 10 minutes.

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil and sesame oil, then add the boiled dumplings.

Fry the dumplings on three sides until they are crispy and golden brown.

Remove the dumplings from the pan and place them on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.

Make a dipping sauce by mixing sweet soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey.

Sprinkle with toppings like spring onions and sesame seeds before serving.

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