Learn how to make Chinese pork dumplings in your kitchen to celebrate Lunar New Year (or just because).
Ingredients
12 ounces lean ground pork
2 green onions, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 package (10 ounces) round pot sticker or gyoza wrappers
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup water
dipping sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
optional: sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; mix lightly but thoroughly.
Place 1 level tablespoon filling in the center of 1 wrapper. (Cover remaining wrappers with a slightly damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten half of the wrapper edge with water. Fold wrapper over filling; pinch center to adhere. On each side of the pinched area, pleat the front wrapper edge 3 times to form a pleated pouch. Pinch edge to seal. Stand dumpling on a baking sheet, gently flattening the bottom. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add dumplings, flat side down, and cook until golden brown on 1 side, 3-5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water; cook, covered, until most of the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Remove lid; cook until water has evaporated and filling is no longer pink, 1-2 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together dipping sauce ingredients. Serve hot dumplings with dipping sauce and, if desired, sesame seeds and green onions.