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Directions

  1. 1Mince fresh ginger and garlic.
  2. 2Chop scallions.
  3. 3Combine lean ground beef with fresh ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, a little bit of sugar or honey, and lots of chopped scallions in a large bowl.
  4. 4Add vegetable stock to the meat mixture to make the filling juicy, ensuring the beef fully absorbs the liquid.
  5. 5Make the dumpling dough by combining flour and water in a bowl.
  6. 6Knead the dough for about 5 minutes.
  7. 7Cover the dough with a towel and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  8. 8Shape the rested dough into logs.
  9. 9Slice the logs into approximately 1-inch pieces.
  10. 10Roll out each individual dumpling wrapper.
  11. 11Place about 1 tablespoon of filling per dumpling wrapper.
  12. 12Pinch one side of the wrapper up, then pinch the very tops of it to seal it all together.
  13. 13Fry the dumplings over medium heat for a few minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
  14. 14Add water to the pan and cover with a lid to steam the dumplings for 5 minutes.
  15. 15Remove the lid and cook until any remaining water has evaporated and the dumplings are perfectly cooked.

Ingredients

  • fresh ginger
  • garlic
  • oyster sauce
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • sugar
  • chopped scallions
  • lean ground beef
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • flour
  • water
  • oil

Equipment

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Tips

  • Add vegetable stock to the filling to make it super juicy (about 1 cup per pound of meat).
  • Ensure the beef fully absorbs the liquid.
  • You can use store-bought dumpling wrappers or make them at home using flour, water, and a little oil.