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Fried Dumplings

Cultural Context

Fried dumplings, known as 'jiaozi' in Mandarin, are a beloved dish in China, often enjoyed during Lunar New Year celebrations symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Traditionally, families gather to make these dumplings together, fostering a sense of community and connection. Today, they are popular worldwide, with various fillings and cooking methods, reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
less than 1 teaspoon salt
saltfish
tomato
onion
sweet pepper
green part of scallion
garlic
habanero pepper
cooking oil
black pepper
vinegar
water

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

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

dumpling wrappers

🥗Healthier: whole wheat wrappers

💰Cheaper: make from scratch

Whole wheat wrappers add fiber, while homemade can save costs.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

1

Sift 2 cups of flour into a mixing bowl.

2

Add 2 tablespoons of baking powder to the flour.

3

Add less than 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

4

Prepare the saltfish by soaking it to remove excess salt, washing it properly, and picking it clean.

5

Chop the tomato, onion, sweet pepper, and the green part of the scallion.

6

Add garlic and habanero pepper to the chopped vegetables.

7

Heat cooking oil in a skillet until preheated.

8

Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add water to form a dough that is slightly sticky, not too firm or stiff.

9

Use flour on your hands to help shape the dumplings.

10

Shape the dough into dumplings and place them in the hot oil to fry.

11

Fry the dumplings until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingsteaming

Equipment Needed

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Allergens

glutensoy

Also Known As

PotstickersJiaozi

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