STEAMED PORK AND JíCAMA DUMPLINGS

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Categories     Ginger     Pork     Steam     Cocktail Party     Lunar New Year     Jícama     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 60 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large egg white
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup diced (1/4 inch) peeled jicama
1/2 cup minced scallion
1 1/2 pound ground pork (not lean)
60 wonton wrappers (from two 12- to 14-ounce packages), thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted
Special equipment: a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter; a pasta pot with a deep perforated colander-steamer insert or a metal steamer
Accompaniment: soy dipping sauce

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.

Charlene Randazzo
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I'm not a fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these dumplings. The jicama added a nice sweetness and crunch, and the dipping sauce was very flavorful.


Jareth Aguilar
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These dumplings were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it. They were so flavorful and delicious.


Vishal Vishal
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These dumplings were so easy to make, and they turned out so delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Gambir Khanal
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dumplings turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Gracie Bragg
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These dumplings are the perfect comfort food. They're savory, juicy, and so satisfying. I love dipping them in the sauce.


Lalan Pandit
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These dumplings were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of steaming them.


Cornelio Mavume
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I love the combination of pork and jicama in these dumplings. The dipping sauce is also very flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


SMiX 30K
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These dumplings were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


OLAMIDE OLANSIHLE
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I've made these dumplings several times now, and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a party or a potluck.


Re Rehman
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These dumplings were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought dumpling wrapper, and they still came out perfect. I served them with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil, and they were absolutely delicious.


Siva Kwt
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these dumplings. The jicama added a nice sweetness and crunch, and the dipping sauce was very flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.


Xaliimo Xaliimo
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These dumplings were a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of pork and jicama, and the dipping sauce was a perfect match. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


habib Araf
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Meh. The dumplings were okay, but I've had better. The filling was a bit bland, and the dumpling wrapper was too thick. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


khan sandford Penn
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These dumplings were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground chicken instead of pork, and they were still delicious. I also added a bit of ginger to the filling for extra flavor.


Ganesh Subedi
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I'm not usually a fan of dumplings, but these pork and jicama dumplings were surprisingly good. The jicama added a nice crunch to the filling, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.


Gift Otu
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These pork and jicama dumplings were exceptional! The filling was savory and juicy, while the dumpling wrapper was perfectly soft and chewy. I served them with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil, and they were absolutely d