Pork Dumpling Recipe
Juicy pork filling wrapped in a delicate dough
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water while mixing the flour with your hands until it forms a rough dough.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Mix the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Dumpling Assembly
- 4
Roll the Dough
After the dough has rested, divide it into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter). Roll each ball out into a thin circle (about 3 inches in diameter) on a floured surface.
- 5
Fill the Dumplings
Place a small spoonful of the pork filling in the center of each dough circle. Be careful not to overfill.
- 6
Seal the Dumplings
Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges together to seal tightly, ensuring no filling escapes.
Cooking
- 7
Steam the Dumplings
Set up a steamer basket over boiling water. Arrange the dumplings in the steamer, making sure they don’t touch. Cover and steam for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.
- 8
Serve
Remove the dumplings from the steamer and serve hot with soy sauce or dipping sauce of your choice.
