Handcrafted Steamed Dumplings
Handcrafted Steamed Dumplings are a delicious and healthy Chinese dish that is perfect for any occasion. These dumplings are made from scratch and are filled with a variety of ingredients that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. If you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make dish, then this recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup chopped cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving: 4
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure to knead the dough until it's smooth and elastic.
- Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into thin circles.
- Don't overfill the dumplings, or they may burst during cooking.
- Steam the dumplings for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
Cooking Process:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour and water until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, or until it's smooth and elastic.
2. In another bowl, mix together the ground pork, cabbage, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper.
3. Roll out the dough into thin circles and place a spoonful of the pork mixture in the center of each circle.
4. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges together to seal the dumplings.
5. Place the dumplings in a steamer basket and steam for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
6. Serve the dumplings hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Appearance and Taste:
Handcrafted Steamed Dumplings are a type of Chinese dish that is both visually appealing and delicious. The dumplings are small and round, with a soft and chewy texture. The filling is savory and flavorful, with a combination of ground pork, cabbage, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. The overall taste is a perfect balance of salty and savory, with a hint of sweetness from the cabbage. These dumplings are a great appetizer or main dish, and are sure to impress your guests.
Type of Dish: Appetizer
Main Ingredients: Ground pork, cabbage, scallions
