Chinese Dumplings

Chinese dumplings are a symbol of good luck when eaten for the Chinese New Year. The shape resembles ancinent Chinese money and the dumplings symbolize wealth and prosperity. Cook a coin in 1 dumpling, he who finds the coin will have very, very good luck that year.
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Category: Pete's Cookbook  - 
Ready in: 40 min  -  Cooking time: 1h  -  Waiting time: 0 min
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Chinese Dumplings

Ingredients

For 6 people ()

  • 12 ounce(s) Chinese Cabbage, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoon(s) Kosher Salt
  • 1 pound(s) Ground Pork
  • 8 ounce(s) Chinese Garlic Chives, finely chopped
  • 1 cup(s) Light Soy Sauce
  • 3 tablespoon(s) Shaoxing Rice Wine or Dry Sherry
  • 3 tablespoon(s) Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoon(s) Minced Ginger
  • 1 Egg, Lightly Beaten
  • 65 Round Wheat Dumpling Wrappers
  • 1 cup(s) Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 cup(s) Chinese Black Vinegar
  • 4 Cloves of Garlic, sliced

Directions

For the Filling:

1. Put cabbage in a bowl and toss with salt. Leave for 30-60 minutes.

2. Gently squeeze excess water from cabbage and place in a large bowl. Add pork, chives, 1/4 cup soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, ginger and an egg. Stir vigorously for 3-5 minutes, until combine and pork becomes stringy. Drain any excess liquid.

3. Place 1 teaspoon in a microwave-proff bowl, microwaves for 10-20 seconds, taste and adjust for seasoning.

 

Dipping Sauce:

1. Combine soy sauce, black vinegar, garlic and sesame oil in a small bowl. 

Assembly:

1. Comine 1 egg with 2 tablespoons of water and mix.

2. Place a heaping tablespoon of the filling in the center of each wrapper. Spread a little of the egg-water mixture along the edge of half of the wrapper and fold the wrapper over to make a half-moon shape. Make sure to press out any air bubbles.

3. Use thumb and index finger to form small pleats along the sealed edge. With the other hand, press the 2 opposite edges tighter to seal.

4. Place the finished dumplings on a floured sheet tray.

5. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add half the dumplings, stirring immediately to prevent sticking. Return to a boil.  Add 2 cups of cold water and bring to a boil again. Repeat with an additional 2 cups of water. Remove from heat and drain the dumplings. Repeat with the remaining half. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

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