Birria Dumplings Recipe

Dumpling Assembly and Cooking

1. 1

   Prepare the Filling

   In a pan over medium heat, combine the smoked beef cheeks, gai lan, minced garlic, crushed chiltepin, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the gai lan is tender and the beef is heated through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

2. 2

   Make the Dumplings

   Lay out dumpling wrappers on a clean surface. Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of each wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold the wrapper over to create a half-moon shape, and pinch the edges to seal.

3. 3

   Cooking the Dumplings

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the dumplings and cook for about 5-6 minutes or until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain.

4. 4

   Serving

   Serve the dumplings with garlic ponzu sauce on the side for dipping.