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Homemade Dumplings

Homemade Dumplings
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Homemade dumplings are a versatile, crowd-pleasing treat that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or main dish. Learn how to make tender dumpling dough and flavorful fillings, with options like pork, cabbage, or mushrooms. The best part? You can freeze them for later!

Ingredients

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  • For the Dough:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • For the Pork Filling:
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • For the Vegetarian Filling:
  • 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 cup cabbage, shredded
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Make the Dumpling Dough:
    In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add 3/4 cup of warm water, stirring as you go. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp towel and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Filling:
    For pork filling, combine ground pork with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and scallions. For a veggie version, sauté mushrooms or cabbage with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger until soft. Let the filling cool.
  3. Roll Out the Dough:
    After resting, divide the dough into 12-14 portions. Roll each into a ball and flatten them into 3-inch rounds.
  4. Fill and Fold the Dumplings:
    Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each round. Wet the edges of the dough with water, fold in half, and pinch to seal.
  5. Cook the Dumplings:
  6. Pan-Fry: Heat oil in a non-stick skillet, cook dumplings until golden brown (2-3 minutes), then add 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Boil: Drop dumplings into salted boiling water and cook until they float (4-5 minutes).
  8. Steam: Steam in a basket over simmering water for 6-8 minutes.

Notes

  • Dumplings freeze beautifully—freeze uncooked ones on a baking sheet before transferring to a bag for long-term storage. Cook straight from frozen.
  • Use a non-stick skillet for pan-frying to avoid sticking.
  • Experiment with fillings like shrimp, chicken, or tofu.

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