TASTY DUMPLINGS
Here’s a simple and delicious dumpling recipe you can try at home!
### Homemade Dumplings
#### Ingredients
**For the Dumpling Dough:**
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 3/4 cup boiling water
**For the Filling (Pork and Vegetable):**
– 1 cup ground pork (or chicken/tofu)
– 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
– 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– 1 teaspoon minced garlic
– 1 teaspoon minced ginger
– Salt and pepper to taste
#### Instructions
1. **Make the Dough:**
– In a bowl, mix the flour and salt.
– Slowly add boiling water, stirring with a fork or chopsticks until the mixture comes together.
– Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. **Prepare the Filling:**
– In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, cabbage, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. **Assemble the Dumplings:**
– Divide the dough into small pieces (about the size of a golf ball) and roll each piece into a circle (about 3 inches in diameter).
– Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle.
– Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, pressing the edges to seal. You can pleat the edges for a decorative touch.
4. **Cook the Dumplings:**
– **Boiling:** Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop dumplings in batches and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they float.
– **Steaming:** Place dumplings in a steamer lined with parchment paper and steam for about 10-12 minutes.
– **Pan-frying:** Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add dumplings and cook until the bottoms are golden, then add a splash of water, cover, and steam for about 5-7 minutes.
5. **Serve:**
– Serve hot with soy sauce, vinegar, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy your homemade dumplings! Feel free to customize the filling to your liking!