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The ONLY Dumpling Recipe You’ll Ever Need Recipe

The ONLY Dumpling Recipe You’ll Ever Need Recipe

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  • Author: Alvarez
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 7-8 dozen 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Boiling, Pan-Frying, Steaming
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This dumpling recipe is the only one you’ll ever need, featuring a delicious combination of green leafy vegetables and flavorful ground beef, wrapped in delicate dumpling skins. Perfect for freezing, boiling, pan-frying, or steaming!


Ingredients

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Green Leafy Vegetable Filling:

  • 3 lbs green leafy vegetable (like shepherd’s purse, baby bok choy, or napa cabbage)

Meat Mixture:

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (can substitute ground chicken, as long as they aren’t too lean)
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (such as canola, vegetable, or avocado oil)
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2/3 cup water (plus more for assembly)

Wrapping:

  • 3 packages dumpling wrappers

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: Wash and blanch the vegetables, then chop finely after draining.
  2. Mix Filling: Combine vegetables, meat, oils, seasonings, and water in a bowl; mix thoroughly.
  3. Wrap Dumplings: Fill and seal dumplings, ensuring they are properly folded.
  4. Cooking Methods: Boil, pan-fry, or steam the dumplings as desired.
  5. Serve: Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauces!

Notes

  • Find fresh dumpling skins at Asian grocery stores.
  • Freeze unused dumpling wrappers for later use.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 dumpling
  • Calories: 387kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 1026mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 36mg