How To Make Chinese Dumplings | Jiaozi Recipe - Dumplings - Chinese New Year Food

  Do you simply, love Chinese food? Have you ever been to a Dim Sum Restaurant? Are you curious as to how dumplings are made? Although, this dish goes by many names, here's the authentic Chinese way to make Jiaozi, or Wonton. In the past, I've always made my own dumpling wrappers, but this time, I decided to take a quick shortcut, just to show you how easy this can be!
With Lunar New Year(Winter Solstice), just around the corner, you may want to practice this recipe so, you too, can receive good fortune this coming year!
For this recipe, you'll need:
                                           Ground Pork Shoulder
                                           Shrimp (coarsely chopped)
                                           Shredded Napa Cabbage
                                           2 Tsp Sesame Oil
                                           1 Tsp Salt
                                           1 Tsp White Pepper
                                           2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
                                           1 Tbsp Ginger (minced)
                                           1 Tsp Cooking Wine
                                           3 Tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce
                                           2 Scallions (finely diced)
                                           1 Tbsp Sugar
                                           Chicken Soup
                                           Package of Dumpling Wrappers

                                           For Dipping Sauce:
                                           
                                           1 Part Light Soy Sauce
                                           2 Parts Black Vinegar
                                           1 Part Sesame Oil 

First, you'll need to prepare the filling. In a separate bowl, combine, the ground pork, and chopped shrimp, then add in the shredded cabbage, scallions, and garlic, after that, you'll want to evenly mix that to incorporate. I use my hands for this part, since there isn't a better tool for the job. Next, add in the dry ingredients, along with the wet ingredients, and give it a mix. Reserve the chicken soup on the side in a separate pot if you'd like Wonton Soup, if not, then you may go with the dry version, which is just eat the dumplings by dipping them in the sauce to enhance the flavor experience.
Next, you'll need the dumpling wrappers. To learn how to make these, you'll need to watch my video recipe for Jiaozi, Wonton, Chinese Dumplings, on YouTube!

You'll start by taking a dumpling sheet, then placing a spoonful of filling in the center, and pinching the middle of the dough shut, then form your pleats. If this seems to daunting? Try a simpler method of folding the sides together and pinching them shut. These are typically made into the shape of half moons, or half circles. After you've finished making the dumplings, you may boil them, granted you already have a large pot of water simmering on the stove. From this point on, simply treat this recipe like you would, when you boil pasta. It's that simple! Once the water boils, add in the dumplings, but before that, you might want to season with some salt, and some vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Remember the 30 second rule? Make sure to stir the dumplings, continuously for the first thirty seconds during cooking, to help better avoid sticking. Cook for 5-8 minutes  then, set aside into a separate bowl, alongside the dipping sauce you just made, and then bust out with your favorite pair of chopsticks, and you are ready to eat!

If you'd like to know more about the origin of Jiaozi, or where dumplings came from? Simply watch the video recipe, and follow along, since that's where I go into further detail! I hope you've enjoyed my recipe for Jiaozi, or Chinese Dumplings, and look forward to seeing you in the next video recipe!
  






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