Mom's Secret Dumplings

Directions

  1. 1Create a super aromatic oil by slicing garlic, scallions, and ginger.
  2. 2Add spices and the Chinese holy trinity to the pan with the sliced ingredients.
  3. 3Pour oil over the ingredients in the pan.
  4. 4Cook the ingredients low and slow to allow them to gently perfume the oil with their flavors.
  5. 5Strain the aromatic oil and let it cool.
  6. 6Add dried mushrooms, chopped scallions, and sauce to the ground meat.
  7. 7Season the dumpling filling with pepper.
  8. 8Add the cooled aromatic oil and an egg to the dumpling filling.
  9. 9Knead the filling until the color has lightened and you can see sticky streaks of fat and meat.
  10. 10Stuff the dumpling wrappers with the filling.
  11. 11Arrange the dumplings in a pan and add water or broth.
  12. 12Cover the pan and cook the dumplings until steamed through.
  13. 13Pan-fry the dumplings until crispy and golden brown on the bottom.
  14. 14Serve the crispy dumplings.

Ingredients

  • garlic
  • scallions
  • ginger
  • spices
  • Chinese holy trinity
  • oil
  • ground meat
  • dried mushrooms
  • sauce
  • pepper
  • egg
  • dumpling wrappers

Equipment

pancutting boardknifestrainerbowltongs

Tips

  • Knead the dumpling filling until the color has lightened and you can see sticky streaks of fat and meat to help emulsify all the excess fat.