Pork and Chive Dumplings - A Delicious and Easy Recipe for Any Occasion
This recipe makes 20-25 dumplings and takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook. It serves 4-5 people and can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Meat grinder or food processor
- Rolling Pin
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Cooking oil
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Colander or strainer
- Plate or serving dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped chives, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, white pepper, and egg. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
- Cover the mixture and let it rest for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- On a clean surface, knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a walnut.
- Roll out each ball of dough into a thin circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Place a tablespoon of the pork filling in the center of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal the dumpling.
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil and gently add the dumplings.
- Cook the dumplings for 15 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- Remove the dumplings from the water with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate or serving dish.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutritional Facts (per serving):
Calories: 230
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Protein: 12g
Sodium: 350mg