#asiandumplings

These Asian dumplings are filled with a delicious mixture of ground pork and Napa cabbage, then pan-fried to crispy perfection. The sesame-hoisin sauce adds a savory and slightly sweet flavor that perfectly complements the dumplings. They make for a delightful appetizer or main course!

Ingredients: 1 package of dumpling wrappers. 1/2 pound ground pork. 1 cup finely chopped Napa cabbage. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon ginger, minced. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 1 tablespoon sesame oil. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/4 cup green onions, chopped. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying. 1/4 cup water.

Instructions: Put chopped Napa cabbage, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, salt, and chopped green onions in a large bowl. Put a little filling in the middle of each dumpling wrapper. Wet your finger and rub the edges of the wrapper together. Press the edges of the wrapper together to seal the dumpling. Fold the wrapper in half to make a half-moon shape. In a nonstick pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. In a pan, cook the dumplings until the bottoms are golden brown. This should take about two to three minutes. Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan and cover it right away. If you steam the dumplings for five minutes, the wrappers should become clear and the filling should be cooked all the way through. Take off the lid and cook the dumplings for another two to three minutes so the bottoms get crispy. Do the sesame-hoisin sauce while the dumplings are cooking. Mix 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. The sesame-hoisin sauce can be used to dip the hot dumplings.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

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Asian Dumplings