Pan-Fried Dumplings (commonly known as Guo Tie in Chinese). These dumplings are typically filled with a mixture of ground meat (pork, chicken, or beef) and vegetables like cabbage, mushrooms, or garlic chives. The dumplings are crispy on the bottom from frying, while the top remains soft and steamed.
Ingredients:
For the filling:
1/2 lb (225g) ground pork (or any meat of your choice)
1 cup chopped napa cabbage (or any leafy green)
1/4 cup chopped mushrooms (shiitake or button mushrooms)
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp ginger, grated
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
For the dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup hot water (adjust as needed)
For frying:
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup water (for steaming)
Instructions:
Prepare the Dumpling Dough:
In a bowl, add the flour and gradually pour in the hot water, stirring to form a dough. Once cool enough to handle, knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Filling:
In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped cabbage, mushrooms, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
Form the Dumplings:
Roll the dough into a log and divide it into small pieces (about 20 pieces). Roll each piece into a ball and flatten it into a small circle (about 3 inches in diameter).
Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle.
Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges together to form a pleated shape.
Cook the Dumplings:
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the dumplings in the skillet, flat side down. Fry for about 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden and crispy.
Add the water to the skillet (be careful, it might splatter) and cover the pan. Let the dumplings steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and the dumplings are cooked through.
Serve:
Once cooked, remove the dumplings from the pan and place them on a plate. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve with soy sauce for dipping.
Tips:
You can also freeze these dumplings for later. Simply arrange them on a baking sheet and freeze until firm before transferring them to a bag.
Experiment with fillings like shrimp, beef, or vegetarian options to customize the dumplings.
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