Pork and Chive Dumplings

Name: Pork and Chive Dumplings
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients: 40-50 dumpling wrappers (store-bought or homemade); 500g ground pork; 2 cups garlic chives, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; Dipping sauce: 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp black vinegar, 1 tsp chili oil

A classic Chinese comfort food. These handmade dumplings (Jiaozi) feature a savory filling of ground pork and fresh garlic chives, wrapped in a thin dough and steamed or pan-fried to perfection.

Prep Time

60 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

70 min

Servings

Ingredients

40-50 dumpling wrappers (store-bought or homemade)
500g ground pork
2 cups garlic chives, finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Dipping sauce: 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp black vinegar, 1 tsp chili oil

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, chives, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix vigorously in one direction until the mixture becomes sticky.
2
Place a wrapper on your palm and add 1 tablespoon of filling in the center.
3
Moisten the edges with water. Fold in half and pleat the edges tightly to seal.
4
To steam: Place dumplings in a parchment-lined bamboo steamer and steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes.
5
To pan-fry: Heat oil in a pan, place dumplings and fry until bottoms are golden. Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam until liquid evaporates.
6
Serve hot with the dipping sauce.

Tips, Variations and Storage

Tips: Garlic chives have a distinct flat leaf and garlicky flavor; regular chives can be used but are milder. Make sure to squeeze any excess water out of the chives after washing. Variations: Add finely chopped shrimp to the filling for a 'Three Treasures' version. Use cabbage instead of chives for a milder taste. Storage: Dumplings freeze beautifully. Place them on a tray in a single layer until frozen, then transfer to a bag. Cook directly from frozen (add 2-3 minutes to cook time).

Nutrition Information

Calories

320

Protein

18g

Carbs

25g

Fat

15g

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use wonton wrappers?

Dumpling wrappers are thicker and more suitable for steaming/frying. Wonton wrappers are thinner and best for soups.

Why did my dumplings burst?

You likely overfilled them or didn't seal the edges tightly enough.

Pork and Chive Dumplings

Ingredients

Instructions

Tips, Variations and Storage

Nutrition Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use wonton wrappers?

Why did my dumplings burst?

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