Description
Homemade dumplings are the ultimate comfort food. Soft, pillowy dough filled with savory goodness and served with broth or sauce, these dumplings are perfect for any meal. Whether you’re making them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this recipe will have you hooked.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water (adjust as needed)
- 1 egg (optional)
- 1 lb ground pork (or choice of meat like chicken or vegetables)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage (for pork filling)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 8–12 dumpling wrappers (or make your own dough as per recipe)
Instructions
- Make the Dumpling Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually add water while stirring to form dough. If using an egg, add it now. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix ground pork (or choice of filling) with chopped cabbage, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Roll and Shape the Dumplings: Divide the rested dough into small balls, roll out into 3-inch diameter circles, and place a spoonful of filling in the center. Fold over and seal edges tightly. Pleat for a decorative look or fold in half.
- Cook the Dumplings: Choose your cooking method:
- Boiling: Bring a pot of water to a boil, add dumplings, and cook for 3-4 minutes, then another 2-3 minutes once they float.
- Pan-Frying: Heat oil in a skillet, cook dumplings for 2 minutes until golden brown, add water (1/4 cup), cover and steam for 5 minutes.
- Steaming: Steam dumplings for 8-10 minutes in a bamboo steamer.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve with dipping sauce (soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil) and a side of steamed rice or soup.
Notes
- Resting the Dough is key to making it easy to roll out and shape.
- Don’t Overfill your dumplings to prevent bursting during cooking.
- Seal Well to prevent leakage during cooking, and consider pleating the edges for a decorative touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 dumplings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg