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Traditional Pork and Cabbage Chinese Dumplings (Jiaozi)

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Make authentic Chinese dumplings from scratch with this recipe for homemade wrappers filled with seasoned pork and cabbage. Includes instructions for boiling and freezing.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: Combine flour and warm water in a bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 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, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly in one direction until the mixture becomes slightly sticky.
  3. Roll the wrappers: Divide the rested dough into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope. Cut the rope into 1-inch pieces. Roll each piece into a thin, round wrapper, about 3 inches in diameter.
  4. Assemble the dumplings: Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of a wrapper. Moisten the edges with water. Fold the wrapper in half to form a half-moon shape. Crimp and pleat 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, ensuring they do not stick together. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the dumplings float and the filling is cooked through.
  6. Serve immediately or proceed to freezing instructions.

Notes

  • For freezing: 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 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.
  • To achieve the best texture for the filling, mix the ingredients vigorously in one direction until the meat binds together.
  • You can substitute ground chicken or shrimp for the pork if desired.

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