**Pork Dumplings Inside Out: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**
Experience a harmonious blend of flavors and textures with our inside-out pork dumplings, a culinary creation that takes the classic dumpling to a new level of deliciousness. These dumplings feature a crispy wonton wrapper enveloping a savory filling of juicy pork, aromatic vegetables, and a hint of ginger for a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Accompanying these delectable dumplings are three tantalizing dipping sauces: a classic soy-based sauce, a spicy Szechuan sauce, and a refreshing cilantro-lime sauce, each adding a unique dimension to the dumpling experience. Whether you prefer the traditional method of pan-frying or the convenience of steaming, these inside-out pork dumplings promise an unforgettable culinary journey.
PORK SOUP DUMPLINGS
Xiao long bao, or soup dumplings, are Chinese steamed dumplings that have soup inside of them. They are like magic! I grew up eating these with my family at our favorite dim sum restaurant in Chicago's Chinatown and later learned how to make them by combining my family's go-to pot sticker recipe with the secret ingredient: soup gelatin, which melts down into soup once the dumplings are cooked.
Provided by Molly Yeh
Time 2h40m
Yield 32 dumplings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the wrappers: Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl and create a well in the middle. Add the boiling water and mix it in with a spatula, then incorporate with your hands until you have a mealy, shaggy mixture. Mix in the cold water and bring everything together into a dough, then turn it out onto a work surface and knead, adding additional flour if it gets too sticky to work with, until you have a smooth and slightly sticky dough, 7 to 10 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel for 30 minutes while you make the filling.
- For the soup: Heat the chicken stock, then add the soy sauce and gelatin powder. Whisk to combine. Pour into a shallow dish and chill until set, around 1 hour. Break up the gelatin by fluffing with a fork. Set aside.
- For the filling: Put the pork in a large bowl and sprinkle on the salt, then add the soy sauce, ginger, sambal oelek, sesame oil, rice vinegar and scallions. Mix everything together with your hands (don't overmix), then set up your dumpling folding station.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and dust with flour. To assemble the dumplings, divide the dough into 32 balls and keep them covered when you're not working with them. Roll them out into 3 1/2- to 4-inch circles, flouring the surface as needed. Place 1/2 tablespoon pork filling in the center of each circle and 1/2 tablespoon soup gelatin on top of the filling. Fold up the edges of the dumpling and pinch everything in the center. Repeat with the remaining dumpling wrappers and filling and place on the lined sheet pan.
- To steam the dumplings, line a bamboo steamer with cabbage leaves or parchment paper with a few holes cut out. Place the dumplings in the steamer, leaving a little bit of room between them, then set the steamer over a pot of boiling water. Steam in batches until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Alternately, line a plate with cabbage leaves or parchment paper. Place in a pot of boiling water, making sure the water doesn't cover the plate (you will need about 1/2 to 3/4 cup). Cook 8 to 10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, then enjoy with a sauce of equal parts vinegar and soy sauce with sambal oelek to taste.
PORK DUMPLINGS
These tasty treats make a perfect appetizer or you can serve them as a main dish. For a main dish count on about 15 dumplings per person. Serve with hoisin sauce, hot Chinese-style mustard and toasted sesame seeds.
Provided by Lorna
Categories Main Dish Recipes Dumpling Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the pork, ginger, garlic, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg and cabbage. Stir until well mixed.
- Place 1 heaping teaspoon of pork filling onto each wonton skin. Moisten edges with water and fold edges over to form a triangle shape. Roll edges slightly to seal in filling. Set dumplings aside on a lightly floured surface until ready to cook.
- To Cook: Steam dumplings in a covered bamboo or metal steamer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 751.5 calories, Carbohydrate 81.1 g, Cholesterol 128.9 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1448.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
PORK DUMPLINGS
An easy Pork Dumplings recipe
Categories Pork Appetizer Lunar New Year Cabbage Soy Sauce Boil Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield Makes about 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- To make the pork filling:
- If the pork is not finely ground, mince well with a knife. Place the pork in a large bowl and cover.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Add the cabbage; blanch until just wilted. Using a slotted spoon, remove cabbage to strainer set over a large bowl. Press down on cabbage to squeeze out all liquid. Transfer to cutting board; roughly dice.
- Meanwhile, place grated ginger in a small bowl; cover with water and let steep for a few minutes.
- Slice scallions lengthwise, then thinly slice. You should have a good mixture of white, light green, and dark green pieces. Add to the bowl with the pork.
- Place a strainer over the pork bowl; strain the ginger so that the juices are added to the bowl. Press down on ginger to squeeze out all juices. Discard ginger left in strainer.
- Add the soy sauce, cooking wine, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to the meat mixture. Stir in chopped cabbage until completely incorporated.
- To make the wrappers:
- Place the flour and salt in a large bowl. Slowly add water and mix with your hands. Knead the mixture until it forms a soft dough.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured counter and knead until very smooth. Divide dough into 50 small, equal pieces. Flatten each piece with your hand to form a thin, round pancake, approximately 3 inches in diameter. The center should be slightly thicker than the edges.
- To wrap the dumplings:
- Using a spoon or chopsticks, place one heaping tablespoon of dumpling filling in the center of the dumpling wrapper.
- Using your fingertip, wet the outer edge of the dumpling wrapper with water. Fold up the sides of the dumpling into a half-moon shape.
- While holding the dumpling lengthwise, curved side up, use your index finger and thumb to pinch the edges of the dough on one side of the dumpling into "pleats," pressing each pleat against the flat side of the dough to seal the dumpling as you go. Start at one corner of the dumpling and work your way to the center (making three to four "pleats"). Then work from the other corner to the center creating another three to four "pleats."
- Firmly press the pleated side of the wrapper against the flat side to be sure the dumpling is completely sealed. If there is to much filling and the dumpling cannot be sealed, remove the extra filling to prevent leakage during cooking.
- Line up the finished dumplings on a foil-lined cookie sheet to prevent them from sticking. You can freeze dumplings this way for up to one month.
- To cook:
- To cook the dumplings, gently lower them into a medium pot of boiling water and boil for approximately three to five minutes. They are done when the dumpling skins are translucent and the dumplings have been floating for about three minutes. Remove from pot carefully with a slotted spoon.
- Serve hot.
- For Dipping Sauce:
- Mix the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and serve on the side.
CHINESE PORK DUMPLINGS
When I was growing up, my family made dumplings together every Sunday morning. It's a wonderfully interactive way to start the day. Dumplings are economical and simple to make and they taste especially great with the family by your side.
Provided by Anita Lo
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- The filling: Place the cabbage in a food processor, add 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pulse until finely chopped but not puréed. Wrap the chopped cabbage in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze to remove juices, then transfer to a large bowl. Add ginger, garlic, scallions, and, if desired, garlic chives. Add the shrimp and pork and season with 1/4 cup soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt and pepper. Mix together by hand.
- Taste the filling by poaching or frying a small amount, and adjust seasonings to taste. To prepare the dipping sauce, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, scallions, and toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl.
- To wrap, place 1 tablespoon of filling into the center of a dumpling wrapper. Wet the wrapper's edges, then fold in half to form a taco-like shape. Make a pleat on the side facing you about 20 degrees from the apex of the half-circle and seal with your fingers to the back of the skin. Repeat on the other quarter, in mirror fashion, and seal the dumpling completely, trying to eliminate any air pockets. Repeat until all filling is used.
- To pan fry, heat oil in a large, nonstick pan over high heat. Add the dumplings in one layer so that they do not overlap. Add water to come halfway up the dumplings, and cover the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook until all water is evaporated and the bottoms are browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Alternatively, the dumplings can be steamed until cooked through, about 5 minutes in a steam basket.
- Transfer the dumplings to a plate and serve with a dipping sauce.
INSIDE-OUT PORK DUMPLINGS
Inspired by take-out pork wontons, this dish is packed with fiber and vitamins for a healthier weeknight option.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes Ground Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil and red pepper flakes in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and scallion whites. Cook, stirring, until scallions are tender, about 1 minute. Add pork, breaking up with a spoon until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add bok choy; cover and steam until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add carrots. Season with vinegar and salt. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Season with salt. Add wonton wrappers one at a time. Cook until al dente, about 1 minute. Drain. Add wonton wrappers to skillet and toss. Serve with scallion greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 g, Cholesterol 37 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 17 g, Sodium 467 g
HOMEMADE PORK DUMPLINGS
I grew up eating this pork dumpling recipe. My mom used to make them, and my brother and I would sit in the kitchen to help her make around 100 dumplings in one sitting! We used to freeze them and eat them throughout the month. -Emma Lovewell, New York, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h25m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; mix lightly but thoroughly., Place 1 level tablespoon filling in the center of each wrapper. (Cover remaining wrappers with a slightly damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten half of the wrapper edge with water. Fold wrapper over filling; pinch center to adhere. On each side of the pinched area, pleat the front wrapper edge 3 times, leaving the back side unpleated. Pinch edge to seal. Place on a baking sheet, gently flattening the bottom., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add dumplings, flat-side down, and cook until bottoms are golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water; cook, covered, until most of the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Remove lid; cook until water has evaporated and filling is no longer pink, 1-2 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together dipping sauce ingredients. Serve hot dumplings with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to mince the pork. This will help to ensure that the dumplings are evenly cooked and have a tender texture.
- Make sure to mix the pork filling well. This will help to ensure that the flavors are evenly distributed throughout the dumplings.
- Wet the edges of the dumpling wrappers before sealing them. This will help to ensure that the dumplings seal properly and don't fall apart during cooking.
- Cook the dumplings in a steamer basket over boiling water. This is the best way to ensure that the dumplings are cooked evenly and don't become soggy.
- Serve the dumplings with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil.
Conclusion:
Inside-out pork dumplings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With a little practice, you can make these dumplings in no time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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