Hello, fellow foodies! Are you ready for another culinary adventure? This time, we’re turning our kitchen into a mini dumpling factory. Dumplings are delightful little pockets of joy loved universally, each culture offering their unique take. Today, we’ll make savory homemade dumplings that you can serve as a hearty appetizer or a delicious main course. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get started!
Savory Homemade Dumplings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Steamer
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and water to form a dough. Knead until smooth, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix the ground pork, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to make the filling.
- Divide the dough into 40 equal parts and roll each piece into a thin circle.
- Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle. Fold and pleat the dough to seal the dumplings.
- Steam the dumplings in a steamer for about 10 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.
- Serve hot with soy sauce or vinegar for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute the pork with ground chicken or tofu for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Make sure to seal the dumplings well to prevent the filling from leaking during steaming.
Title: Savory Homemade Dumplings
Introduction: Hello, fellow foodies! Are you ready for another culinary adventure? This time, we’re turning our kitchen into a mini dumpling factory. Dumplings are delightful little pockets of joy loved universally, each culture offering their unique take. Today, we’ll make savory homemade dumplings that you can serve as a hearty appetizer or a delicious main course. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get started!
Savory Homemade Dumplings
Summary: Learn to make mouthwatering homemade dumplings with our step-by-step guide. A fun and satisfying kitchen project!
Number of Servings: 40 dumplings
Estimated Cost: $15
Preparation Time: 1 hour
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
Cuisines: Asian, Chinese
Related Keywords: dumpling recipe, homemade dumplings, Asian cuisine, Chinese food.
Equipment needed for the recipe:
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
- Steamer
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and water to form a dough. Knead until smooth, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix the ground pork, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to make the filling.
- Divide the dough into 40 equal parts and roll each piece into a thin circle.
- Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle. Fold and pleat the dough to seal the dumplings.
- Steam the dumplings in a steamer for about 10 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.
- Serve hot with soy sauce or vinegar for dipping.
Calories: 45 per dumpling
Important notes about the recipe:
- You can substitute the pork with ground chicken or tofu for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Make sure to seal the dumplings well to prevent the filling from leaking during steaming.
Concluding paragraph: Dumplings are the epitome of comfort food. The combination of juicy filling and soft, chewy wrappers is a joy to savor. Not to mention, making dumplings can be a fun family activity too! So, why not try your hand at these homemade dumplings and enjoy a meal filled with love and warmth.
Recipe Difficulty: Medium
Complete nutritional information per serving:
- Calories: 45
- Total Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 45mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 6g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 2g
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