Steamed Pork Dumplings

Name: Steamed Pork Dumplings
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 40 dumplings, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 500 g extra lean ground pork; 1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated; 1 cup shiitake mushroom, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 egg white; 40 wonton wrappers; cabbage leaf, for steaming

Submitted by Deantini

"I love dumplings/pot stickers and these are seriously good. From Canadian LCBO's Food and Drink Magazine. I am sure that these would work with chicken or turkey instead of pork. You can freeze these dumplings for an easy plan-ahead appetizer / snack / dinner. Serve with Recipe #397489."

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photo by PalatablePastime

Ready In:: 48mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 40 dumplings
Serves:: 8

ingredients

500 g extra lean ground pork
¹⁄₂ cup green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated
1 cup shiitake mushroom, finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 egg white
40 wonton wrappers
cabbage leaf, for steaming

directions

Mix together pork, green onions, cilantro, ginger, mushrooms, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch and egg white in a large bowl until well combined.
Working with 6 wrappers at a time, use fingertip to wet edges of each wrapper with water.
Top each wrapper with 2 teaspoons pork mixture.
Bring the 4 corners up towards the top of the filling, pleat the sides of the wrapper to form a cup, and press the wrapper snugly around the filling. The dumpling does not need to be fully enclosed at the top.
Keep the dumplings covered with dampened tea towel while working.
Place a bamboo steamer in a large pot and add enough water to come just below the base of the bottom steamer.
Line each basket with a single layer of cabbage leaves to prevent the dumplings from sticking; important, do not omit or you will be eating of the steamer :).
Place a single layer of dumplings on top of leaves.
Cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until pork is cooked through; do not overcook.
Serve warm with Recipe #397489 or other dip.

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Reviews

This turned out really delicious. I don't have a bamboo steamer anymore, so used the steamer rack in one of my stock pots. I still used the cabbage leaves. After making about 3 I got the hang of getting them to stay together. LOL. I did grab a photo, and will try to upload it once my camera comes back.....a neighbor borrowed it for a little while. Loved the combination of the ground pork, cilantro, and mushrooms. Great little treats!

breezermom
Very gingery flavor! We enjoyed these with a pot sticker dipping sauce. Excellent tip about using the cabbage leaves- I wouldn't want the headache of cleaning up dough off a bamboo steamer. Thanks for sharing! Made for Rookie Tag.

PalatablePastime
Excellent dumplings! Love the flavors - just as tasty as the restaurant version though not exactly the same taste. It took me a few times to get the pleating correct, but you get better as you go. Will definitely make them again! Made for PRMR, December, 2012.

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