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Homemade Dumplings

Delicious homemade dumplings filled with savory meat and vegetables, perfect for steaming, boiling, or pan-frying.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup ground meat (pork, chicken, or beef) Choose your preferred meat
  • 1 cup chopped vegetables (cabbage, carrots, or mushrooms) Choose your preferred vegetables
  • 2 pieces green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Method
 

Make the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the water while mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead the Dough
  1. Knead for about 5 minutes until the dough looks smoother and feels elastic.
Rest the Dough
  1. Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
Mix the Filling
  1. In another bowl, combine ground meat, chopped vegetables, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Mix until evenly distributed.
Roll and Cut Wrappers
  1. Roll out the rested dough and cut it into circles.
Fill, Fold, and Seal
  1. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle, fold the wrapper over and seal the edges.
Cook Dumplings
  1. Cook using your preferred method: Steam for 15 minutes; boil for 8-10 minutes; or pan-fry until golden brown.
Serve
  1. Serve warm with a dipping sauce.

Notes

Don't skip the rest for the dough; filling portions should be small to prevent leaks; seal edges firmly.