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Traditional Chinese Pork and Cabbage Dumplings (Jiaozi)

Close-up of steamed Traditional Chinese Dumplings, one cut open to show the savory filling.
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Recipe for making authentic Chinese dumplings with a savory pork and cabbage filling and scratch-made wrappers. Includes instructions for boiling and freezing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 3 cups finely chopped Napa cabbage
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: Mix flour and warm water until a shaggy mass forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the filling: Squeeze excess water from the chopped cabbage. In a bowl, combine ground pork, cabbage, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the mixture is sticky.
  3. Roll the wrappers: Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and cut into 1-inch pieces. Roll each piece into a thin, round wrapper about 3 inches in diameter.
  4. Fill and fold: Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of a wrapper. Moisten the edges with water. Fold the wrapper in half to form a half-moon, pinching and pleating the edges to seal tightly.
  5. Cook the dumplings: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently drop the dumplings into the water, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Cook until they float and the filling is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Drain and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For freezing: Place uncooked dumplings on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer frozen dumplings to an airtight bag. Cook directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.
  • You can substitute ground chicken or shrimp for the pork.
  • To make the wrappers tender, use warm water when mixing the dough.

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