Pork and Chive Dumplings
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4.5
Pork and Chive Dumplings
Description
The Pork and Chive Dumplings recipe starts with a pliable dough created from flour and water kneaded to softness, then divided and rolled into cylinders before being sliced and flattened into circular wrappers. The filling combines chopped Chinese chives with ground pork and seasoning, including Shaoxing wine, white pepper, salt, and sesame oil, which gives the dumplings a fragrant and lightly spiced flavor.
The dumplings are formed by placing a spoonful of filling in each wrapper circle and sealing the edges by pressing firmly with fingers, without pleating, which results in a simple, smooth dumpling surface. Boiling until the dumplings float ensures a tender wrapper and fully cooked meat inside. These dumplings offer a satisfying texture contrast between the tender dough and soft, flavorful filling.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
Filling:
- 1/2 cup Chinese chives chopped
- 1/2 pound (250g) ground pork
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine or rice wine, Chinese
- 3 dashes white pepper powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- Chinese black vinegar
Instructions
- Mix the flour with water and knead for about 15 minutes, or until the dough becomes soft. Divide the dough into two equal portions and roll each into a cylinder, approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. Cover the cylinders with a wet towel and set aside.
- Prepare the chives by trimming off the root or white part, using only the green section. Mix the chopped chives with the ground pork and add all the ingredients for the filling. Stir to combine thoroughly.
To prepare the wrapper
- Cut the dough into pieces approximately 1/4 inch (5 mm) in length. Use a rolling pin to flatten each piece until it forms a round shape about 3 inches in diameter.
- Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each skin and seal it tightly with your fingers (no pleating is needed for this recipe). Repeat the process until all the ingredients are used up.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling water and cover the pot. Once the dumplings start to float (indicating they are cooked), use a strainer to dish them out onto a serving platter. Serve hot with black vinegar.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 570kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 97g | 32% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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