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Savory little pockets filled with delicious ingredients ready to enjoy.

Savory Little Pockets of Joy

Delicious dumplings filled with savory ground pork and aromatic seasonings, perfect for cozy dinners or fun appetizers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dumpling Filling
  • 1 lb ground pork (or chicken) You can substitute with ground chicken.
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Adjust based on taste preference.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil Adds a nutty flavor.
  • to taste salt and pepper Season to personal preference.
  • to taste grated ginger Fresh ginger is best for flavor.
  • to taste chopped green onions Adds freshness and crunch.
Dumpling Dough
  • as needed dough for dumplings (flour and water mixture) Ensure the dough is rolled thin for best results.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together the ground pork, chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, chopped green onions, and salt and pepper until well combined.
  2. Roll out the dumpling dough and cut it into circles.
Assembly
  1. Place a small amount of the filling in the center of each dough circle.
  2. Gather the edges of the dough and pinch to seal, ensuring there are no gaps.
Cooking
  1. Steam the dumplings in a steamer basket for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

Notes

These dumplings can be stored in the fridge for about 3 days or frozen for later use. Reheat by steaming from frozen or after thawing. Experiment with filling variations and herbs for extra flavor.