Ginger Pork Dumplings

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Appetizer, Pork | 9 comments

I love these dumplings! The combination of ginger, garlic, scallions, and pork is simply scrumptious. Not to mention, they are so much fun to make. They are a little time consuming but if you have a helper it goes quickly!

Remember when making your dumplings that less pork mixture is better. If you put too much the dumplings will tear during steaming and come apart. You’ll know if you put too much. If you have never made dumplings before don’t be afraid, the first few will be a little awkward but once you get the feel of them, it will go smoothly. Practice makes perfect.

Wonton wrappers are readily found in the refrigerated section of your grocery near the veggies. This recipe makes a lot of dumplings. Most wonton wrappers come in packs of 60 & this recipe will make about 100 wontons. I know you’re thinking 100 wontons. Good night! LOL, but they freeze beautifully. If you want to freeze them. Place them into the freezer on a baking tray to flash freeze them. Once they’re frozen, transfer them into a freezer bag. You will need to cook these dumplings in batches because you don’t want to crowd them in the steamer. If you do they will stick together. I’ve found the easiest way to flip the dumplings is with chopsticks. Also, ginger freezes beautifully as well. Ginger can be a little pricey so don’t waste any of the leftovers, chuck it into a freezer bag & toss it in too. The dipping sauce is the icing on these dumplings. So good! Hoisin sauce can be found in the ethnic section of your grocery. I hope you’ll give these a try!

Baci!

Ginger Pork Dumplings:

What you’ll need:
1 package ground pork
2 packages wonton wrappers
1″ section of fresh ginger – peeled & minced
4 cloves fresh garlic – minced
4 scallions – chopped thinly
4 tbsp soy sauce
Cabbage – to line steamer

Dipping Sauce:
1.5 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
2 tbsp Honey
1.5 tbsp Orange Marmalade

What to do:
In a large bowl add ground pork, ginger, garlic, scallions & soy sauce. Mix together well. To assemble dumplings:

Take a wonton wrapper & place a small dollop of pork mixture in the middle. Lightly dampen the sides of the wrapper with water (using your finger or a small pastry brush).

Fold wrapper in half to form a triangle. Gently pressing the wrapper together & removing any air.

Take the two ends & fold them over & secure together with a little water. Continue until all are done.

Place a large pan filled about half way with water onto boil (large enough to hold your steamer) Line the trays of your bamboo steamer with cabbage. Place your dumplings on the cabbage, careful not to crowd the dumplings (you’ll have to cook these in shifts). Place your filled bamboo steamer trays into the boiling water. Cook dumplings until translucent. About 25 minutes. Flip your dumplings half way through cooking process.

If you need a steamer, try this 10 inch one available at Amazon.com

Buon Appetito!