Chinese Pork Dumplings
Updated to include instructions on how to make char siu in the oven so this can be made in the oven or the grill depending on the season.
Recipe Summary Chinese Pork Dumplings
In Seattle's International District, Liana Cafe House sells traditional Chinese pork dumplings from a tiny takeout shop. See how to make them at home.
Ingredients | Char Siu Chinese Pork Recipes½ cup soy sauce1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon finely chopped Chinese chives1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)1 pound ground pork3 cloves garlic, minced1 egg, beaten2 tablespoons finely chopped Chinese chives2 tablespoons soy sauce1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger50 dumpling wrappers1 cup vegetable oil for frying1 quart water, or more as neededDirectionsCombine 1/2 cup soy sauce, rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon chives, sesame seeds, and chile sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.Mix pork, garlic, egg, 2 tablespoons chives, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Place a dumpling wrapper on a lightly floured work surface and spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the middle. Wet the edge with a little water and crimp together forming small pleats to seal the dumpling. Repeat with remaining dumpling wrappers and filling.Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place 8 to 10 dumplings in the pan and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Pour in 1 cup of water, cover and cook until the dumplings are tender and the pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Repeat for remaining dumplings. Serve with soy sauce mixture for dipping.Info | Char Siu Chinese Pork Recipesprep:
20 mins
cook:
1 hr
total:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
50 dumplings
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