Crispy Dumplings with Spicy Garlic Chili Oil

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a large heatproof bowl, add garlic, green onions, herbs, sesame seeds, chili flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar.
  2. 2In a large heatproof bowl, add garlic, green onions, herbs, sesame seeds, chili flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar.
  3. 3In a large heatproof bowl, add garlic, green onions, herbs, sesame seeds, chili flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar.
  4. 4Heat 3–4 tbsp of oil until shimmering.
  5. 5Heat 3–4 tbsp of oil until shimmering.
  6. 6Heat 3–4 tbsp of oil until shimmering.
  7. 7Carefully pour the hot oil over the ingredients in the bowl.
  8. 8Carefully pour the hot oil over the ingredients in the bowl.
  9. 9Carefully pour the hot oil over the ingredients in the bowl.
  10. 10Mix well to create a fragrant chili oil sauce.
  11. 11Mix well to create a fragrant chili oil sauce.
  12. 12Mix well to create a fragrant chili oil sauce.
  13. 13Heat 1–2 tbsp of oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat.
  14. 14Heat 1–2 tbsp of oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat.
  15. 15Heat 1–2 tbsp of oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat.
  16. 16Place dumplings in a single layer.
  17. 17Place dumplings in a single layer.
  18. 18Place dumplings in a single layer.
  19. 19Fry until the bottoms turn golden brown.
  20. 20Fry until the bottoms turn golden brown.
  21. 21Fry until the bottoms turn golden brown.
  22. 22Add 1/3 cup water.
  23. 23Add 1/3 cup water.
  24. 24Add 1/3 cup water.
  25. 25Cover with a lid.
  26. 26Cover with a lid.
  27. 27Cover with a lid.
  28. 28Let steam for 5–6 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through and the water evaporates.
  29. 29Let steam for 5–6 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through and the water evaporates.
  30. 30Let steam for 5–6 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through and the water evaporates.
  31. 31Once cooked, toss the dumplings in the spicy garlic chili oil sauce until well coated.
  32. 32Once cooked, toss the dumplings in the spicy garlic chili oil sauce until well coated.
  33. 33Once cooked, toss the dumplings in the spicy garlic chili oil sauce until well coated.
  34. 34Sprinkle with extra sesame seeds and green onions.
  35. 35Sprinkle with extra sesame seeds and green onions.
  36. 36Sprinkle with extra sesame seeds and green onions.
  37. 37Serve hot!
  38. 38Serve hot!
  39. 39Serve hot!

Ingredients

  • 20 pcs Dumplings frozen or fresh (vegetable, vegan, or your choice)
  • 20 pcs Dumplings frozen or fresh (vegetable, vegan, or your choice)
  • 20 pcs Dumplings frozen or fresh (vegetable, vegan, or your choice)
  • 4 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 4 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 4 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 2 tbsp cilantro or Thai basil fresh herbs, chopped
  • 2 tbsp cilantro or Thai basil fresh herbs, chopped
  • 2 tbsp cilantro or Thai basil fresh herbs, chopped
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp chili flakes adjust to heat preference
  • 2 tbsp chili flakes adjust to heat preference
  • 2 tbsp chili flakes adjust to heat preference
  • 2 tbsp black vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp black vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp black vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional, for balance
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional, for balance
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional, for balance
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil like avocado or vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil like avocado or vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil like avocado or vegetable oil
  • 0.33 cup water
  • 0.33 cup water
  • 0.33 cup water

Equipment

large heatproof bowlnonstick panlid