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Steamed Dumplings

A comforting dish of tender minced pork and fresh Napa cabbage, steamed to perfection and served in a bowl, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 300

Ingredients

For the Dumplings

  • 300 grams minced pork Finely chopped for smoother texture
  • 2-3 layers Napa cabbage Layer at the bottom of the bowl
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • few drops sesame oil
  • 5-6 tablespoon water
  • to serve Chili oil or any fragrant oil
  • 1 tablespoon coriander/spring onion For garnish
  • 20 grams ginger, julienned

Method

Preparation

  • In a bowl, combine the minced pork, salt, sugar, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, sesame oil, water, and ginger. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Assembling

  • Take a heatproof bowl that fits into your steamer. Layer the Napa cabbage leaves at the bottom of the bowl.
  • Spoon the seasoned pork mixture on top of the cabbage.

Cooking

  • Place the bowl in a steamer and steam over boiling water for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and fully tender.

Serving

  • Carefully remove the bowl from the steamer. Drizzle with chili oil or your preferred fragrant oil, and garnish with coriander or spring onion before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

You can freeze the assembled dumplings before steaming. Just place them on a baking sheet to freeze individually before transferring to a freezer bag. Steam them straight from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes.
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