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Traditional Pork and Cabbage Chinese Dumplings (Jiaozi)

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Make authentic pork and cabbage dumplings with scratch wrappers. This recipe provides instructions for boiling and freezing for later use.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 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. Prepare the wrappers: Mix the flour and warm water in a bowl until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the filling: Squeeze excess water from the chopped cabbage. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, cabbage, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until the filling is uniform.
  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 circle, about 3 inches in diameter.
  4. Assemble the dumplings: 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 shape, then pleat the edges to seal securely.
  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 for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the dumplings float and the filling is cooked through.
  6. Serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For freezing dumplings, place uncooked dumplings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they do not touch. Freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Cook directly from frozen, adding 2 to 3 minutes to the cooking time.
  • Squeezing the water from the cabbage is important for a firm filling texture.
  • You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for the ground pork if desired.

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