Traditional Shanghai Dumplings

Traditional Shanghai Dumplings are a classic Chinese dish that is loved by many. These delicious dumplings are made with a combination of pork, shrimp, and vegetables, wrapped in a thin dough and steamed to perfection. If you're looking for a tasty and authentic Chinese dish, then this recipe is perfect for you.

Ingredients:

- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup finely chopped Napa cabbage
- 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 package dumpling wrappers

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, shrimp, Napa cabbage, scallions, and ginger. Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Pour the mixture over the pork and shrimp mixture and stir until well combined.
3. To assemble the dumplings, place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of a dumpling wrapper. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water and fold the wrapper in half, pressing the edges together to seal.
4. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers until all the dumplings are assembled.
5. To cook the dumplings, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the dumplings to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface and the filling is cooked through.
6. Serve the dumplings hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Appearance and Taste:
These Traditional Shanghai Dumplings are a perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors. The filling is juicy and flavorful, while the thin dough wrapper is soft and chewy. The appearance of these dumplings is also very appetizing, with the filling peeking out from the translucent wrapper.
Type of Dish: Appetizer, Main Course
Main Ingredients: Pork, Shrimp, Napa Cabbage