San Xian (Pork, Shrimp, Leek) Dumplings 东北三鲜水饺

pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while chicken is often less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while bread flour can be less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

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

Mix all-purpose flour and water in a bowl until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Finely chop the leeks and sprinkle with salt; let it sit for 10 minutes to release moisture.

In a bowl, combine pork, shrimp, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.

Squeeze excess moisture from the leeks and add them to the meat mixture.

Mix the filling thoroughly until well combined.

Roll the dough into a log and cut into small pieces.

Flatten each piece into a round wrapper on a floured surface.

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

Fold the wrapper in half and pinch to seal, creating pleats if desired.

Arrange dumplings in a steamer lined with parchment paper.

Steam the dumplings for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

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