Steamed pork dumplings, a staple of Chinese cuisine, are a delectable dish that combines juicy minced pork encased in tender, translucent dough. Whether you're a seasoned dumpling enthusiast or a novice cook eager to embark on a culinary adventure, this article will guide you through the intricacies of crafting the perfect steamed pork dumplings. We'll take you on a journey to discover the finest ingredients, explore various cooking techniques, and uncover the secrets to achieving a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.
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STEAMED PORK WONTON DUMPLINGS
Steps:
- In a large bowl mix pork, water chestnuts, scallions, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, egg, sesame dressing mix, and oyster sauce. Fill center of each wonton wrapper with 1 teaspoon of meat filling. Gather wrapper up and twist to secure sides. Brush the edges of the wontons with water to help seal. Arrange cabbage leaves on the bottom of a bamboo steamer. Place dumplings about 1-inch apart and steam until the filling is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
STEAMED PORK AND SHRIMP DUMPLINGS
These delicious dumplings are perfect finger food. Pick them up by the stem, dunk them in dipping sauce and enjoy! We often serve them when family and friends come over for a movie night or as part of a dim sum dinner. -Steve Niederloh, Champlin, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 52 dumplings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the first 10 ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped., Place 2 teaspoons pork mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten edges with water. Bring corners of wonton wrapper over filling and twist to form a bundle; pinch edges to seal. Repeat., Line a steamer basket with three lettuce leaves. Arrange a fourth of the dumplings 1 in. apart over lettuce; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 10-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Discard lettuce. Repeat., Combine the sauce ingredients; serve with hot dumplings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
STEAMED PORK DUMPLINGS
I love dumplings/pot stickers and these are seriously good. From Canadian LCBO's Food and Drink Magazine. I am sure that these would work with chicken or turkey instead of pork. You can freeze these dumplings for an easy plan-ahead appetizer / snack / dinner. Serve with Recipe #397489.
Provided by Deantini
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 48m
Yield 40 dumplings, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together pork, green onions, cilantro, ginger, mushrooms, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch and egg white in a large bowl until well combined.
- Working with 6 wrappers at a time, use fingertip to wet edges of each wrapper with water.
- Top each wrapper with 2 teaspoons pork mixture.
- Bring the 4 corners up towards the top of the filling, pleat the sides of the wrapper to form a cup, and press the wrapper snugly around the filling. The dumpling does not need to be fully enclosed at the top.
- Keep the dumplings covered with dampened tea towel while working.
- Place a bamboo steamer in a large pot and add enough water to come just below the base of the bottom steamer.
- Line each basket with a single layer of cabbage leaves to prevent the dumplings from sticking; important, do not omit or you will be eating of the steamer :).
- Place a single layer of dumplings on top of leaves.
- Cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until pork is cooked through; do not overcook.
- Serve warm with Recipe #397489 or other dip.
STEAMED PORK AND JíCAMA DUMPLINGS
Categories Ginger Pork Steam Cocktail Party Lunar New Year Jícama Gourmet
Yield Makes about 60 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make filling:
- Lightly whisk egg white in a large bowl, then whisk in ginger, garlic, peanut oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Add jicama, scallion, and pork and mix together with your hands until combined well.
- Assemble dumplings:
- Separate wonton wrappers and restack in piles of 10. Cut through each stack with cookie cutter and discard trimmings. Arrange 6 rounds on a work surface (keep remaining rounds covered with plastic wrap) and mound a scant tablespoon filling in center of each. Lightly moisten edge of wrappers with a finger dipped in water. Working with 1 at a time and leaving dumpling on flat surface, gather edge of wrapper around side of filling, pleating wrapper to form a cup and pressing pleats against filling (leave dumpling open at top). Flatten filling flush with edge of wrapper with wet finger and transfer dumpling to a tray. Make more dumplings in same manner with remaining rounds and filling.
- Steam dumplings:
- Generously oil bottom of colander-steamer insert and bring a few inches of water to a boil in pot so that bottom of insert sits above water. Arrange 10 dumplings, about 1/2 inch apart, in insert and steam over moderate heat, covered, until dough is translucent and filling is just cooked through, about 6 minutes.
- Stir together black and white sesame seeds and sprinkle over dumplings. Serve immediately.
STEAMED PORK AND MUSHROOM "SIU MAI" DUMPLINGS
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 12 to 14 dumplings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the filling: In a large bowl, combine the pork, ginger, rice wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, mushrooms and scallions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix well.
- For the dumplings: Take 1 wonton wrapper and place 1 heaping teaspoon of the filling in the center. Then gather up the sides of the wonton wrapper and mold around the filling into a ball shape, leaving the center exposed. Dip your finger in some water and run it around the top of the wonton wrapper. Fold the excess wrapper down and pinch the wonton wrapper around the filling firmly to prevent it from opening up and separating from the filling when cooked. Top each dumpling with a goji berry.
- Oil the bottom of a bamboo steamer and/or line it with a piece of perforated parchment paper. Place the dumplings in the steamer, cover with a lid and place over a pan or wok of boiling water (making sure the water does not touch the bottom of the steamer). Steam the dumplings until cooked, 7 to 8 minutes.
- For the dipping sauce: Meanwhile, combine the chili and soy sauces in a bowl. Serve with the dumplings.
STEAMED PORK & SCALLION DUMPLINGS
These dumplings are stuffed with a savory pork and scallion filling then steamed to perfection. The dipping sauce is salty and sweet with a just a hint of chili oil.
Provided by Arlyn Osborne
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 40 dumplings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk together the ingredients for the dipping sauce, making sure the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Add the scallions, garlic, ginger, hoisin, soy sauce and sesame oil to a small food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
- Add the beaten egg and mix to combine.
- Add the pork and mix to combine.
- Fill a small bowl with water and lightly flour a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of a wrapper. Dip your finger in the water and use it to moisten the edge of the wrapper.
- Pinch one end tightly to seal and then make several pleats to close up the filling entirely. Flatten out the bottom. If not pleating, simply fold one half of the wrapper over the filling and press together to seal.
- Set the dumpling on the prepared baking sheet and cover with a damp towel while you continue filling the rest.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup of water to the pan, then place 6-7 dumplings in the water. Cover with a clear lid and let steam for 10 minutes, without lifting the lid.
- Continue with the remaining dumplings. Serve with the dipping sauce.
- You can freeze any uncooked dumplings and cook them later using the same method, but steaming for an additional 1 - 2 minutes longer.
Tips:
- Choose the right pork: Use a combination of ground pork shoulder and ground pork loin for the best flavor and texture. Pork shoulder is more flavorful, while pork loin is leaner and helps to keep the dumplings from becoming too greasy.
- Use cold water for the dough: This will help to keep the dough from becoming too sticky and difficult to work with.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the dough tough. Mix it just until it comes together, then stop.
- Let the dough rest before rolling it out: This will help the dough to become more elastic and easier to work with.
- Use a well-floured surface when rolling out the dough: This will prevent the dough from sticking.
- Don't overfill the dumplings: Too much filling will make the dumplings difficult to seal and may cause them to burst during cooking.
- Pleat the dumplings carefully: This will help to keep the filling inside the dumpling and prevent it from leaking out during cooking.
- Steam the dumplings in a bamboo steamer: This is the traditional method for cooking dumplings and it produces the best results.
- Serve the dumplings immediately: Dumplings are best eaten fresh, so serve them as soon as they are cooked.
Conclusion:
Steamed pork dumplings are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are relatively easy to make, and with a little practice, you can create perfect dumplings every time. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, I encourage you to give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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