Smoky Pork Dumplings
A twist on traditional Chinese dumplings with a rich and smoky flavor.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Pork shoulderground
- ●20-25 wrappers Dumpling wrappers
- ●1/2 cup Cabbageshredded
- ●1/4 cup Green onionschopped
- ●2 tablespoons Gingergrated
- ●2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- ●1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
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1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, shredded cabbage, chopped green onions, grated ginger, soy sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
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2. Lay a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and place a small spoonful of the pork mixture in the center of the wrapper.
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3. Dip your finger in a small amount of water and run it along the edges of the wrapper.
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4. Fold the wrapper into a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal the dumpling.
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5. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
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6. In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
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7. When the oil is hot, add the dumplings to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown.
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8. Add 2 cups of water to the skillet and bring to a boil.
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9. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the dumplings for 10-12 minutes, until they are cooked through.
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10. Serve the smoky pork dumplings hot with your favorite dipping sauce.