dumplings recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup cold water
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 cup water for steaming

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
2. Gradually add the cold water, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
5. While the dough is resting, prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ground ginger.
6. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
7. To assemble the dumplings, take a small amount of dough (about 1 tablespoon) and roll it into a circle.
8. Place about 1 tablespoon of the pork filling in the center of each dough circle.
9. Moisten the edges of the dough with water, fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape, and crimp the edges to seal.
10. Bring water to a boil in a steamer.
11. Arrange the dumplings in the steamer basket, making sure they are not touching.
12. Steam for 12-15 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.

Notes

• For best results, use very cold water when making the dough.
• You can freeze uncooked dumplings for later use. Spread them out on a baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes, then transfer them to a freezer bag.
• Steaming is the preferred method for cooking dumplings, but you can also pan-fry them after steaming for a crispy bottom.
• Use a bamboo steamer for optimal steaming, but a metal steamer will also work.