Chinese Chicken Dumplings
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Chinese Chicken Dumplings
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These Chinese chicken dumplings are simple to make, juicy, and flavorful. They're delicious—as long as you keep a few important tips in mind!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Napa cabbage
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 pound ground dark meat chicken
- 5 dried shiitake mushrooms (reconstituted and finely chopped; optional)
- 3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 packages Dumpling wrappers
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Instructions
- Slice the cabbage leaves lengthwise into thin strips, then finely chop crosswise. Place in a large bowl and stir in the salt so all the cabbage is coated. Set aside for 30 minutes (no more!) to allow the salt to draw the water out of the cabbage.
- To a large bowl, add the ground chicken, finely chopped mushrooms (if using), Shaoxing wine, neutral oil, light soy sauce, ginger, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper. Add the chicken stock, and stir vigorously with a pair of chopsticks or a wooden spoon for 10 to 15 minutes, until it forms a cohesive paste. (Alternatively, stir with a rubber spatula until the chicken absorbs most of the liquid, then mix in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed for 7 minutes.)
- Squeeze the napa cabbage dry, then add to the filling mixture. Stir for another 2 to 3 minutes to incorporate the cabbage into the filling.
- Assemble the dumplings. If using storebought wrappers, wet the outer edges of a wrapper with water, and add about a tablespoon of filling in the middle. Pleat the wrapper closed, making sure it’s well-sealed, and using a tiny dab of water to secure the pleats if necessary. (See our post on How to Fold Dumplings 4 Ways for more detail.) If using homemade wrappers, no water is necessary. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet so the dumplings are not touching. Repeat until you’ve assembled all the dumplings.
- Once assembled, cook or freeze immediately.
- To boil: Boil a large pot of water, add the dumplings, stirring constantly, and let the water come back up to a boil. Simmer for 6-8 minutes (shorter for fresh dumplings, longer for frozen).
- To pan-fry: Heat a couple tablespoons of oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Place the dumplings in the pan and fry until the bottoms are a light golden brown. Pour a thin layer of water into the pan, cover, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the water has evaporated. Uncover, increase the heat to medium-high, and fry for a few more minutes, until the bottoms of the dumplings are crispy.
- To steam: Place dumplings in a steamer basket lined with damp cheesecloth, perforated parchment paper, or thin cabbage leaves. Steam over simmering water at medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes (shorter for fresh dumplings, longer for frozen).
- To freeze: Wrap the baking sheet(s) tightly with plastic wrap or clean grocery bags, and transfer to the freezer. Freeze overnight, then transfer the dumplings to freezer bags for longer term freezer storage.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
398mg
(17%)
Potassium
364mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
194IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 194IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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