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Pork & Chive Dumplings

Juicy, plump pork dumplings with lashings of spicy chilli oil… it doesn’t get much better than this! If you’re wondering how to cook dumplings, my simple technique will give you the perfect consistency, every time. And do try making your own wrappers – it really does make folding so much easier.

WATCH THIS RECIPE

Pork & Chive Dumplings

PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
30 minutes
SERVES
Makes about 20
Ingredients

200g (7 oz) pork mince

1 egg

3 tbsp chicken stock

2 tsp cornflour (cornstarch)

1 tsp sea salt

½ tsp sesame oil

¼ cup chopped Chinese garlic chives*

20 gyoza wrappers or homemade dumpling wrappers

Spicy dumpling sauce:

4 tbsp chilli oil or homemade chilli oil

4 tbsp light soy sauce

2 tbsp white vinegar

¼ clove of garlic, finely grated

2 tbsp finely sliced spring onion (scallions)

Steps
  • Step 1

    For the spicy sauce, mix all the ingredients together. Set aside until ready to serve.

  • Step 2

    For the filling, place the pork, egg, chicken stock, cornflour, salt, sesame oil and Chinese garlic chives in a large bowl. Mix vigorously for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is ‘sticky’.

  • Step 3

    Place a tablespoon of filling into the centre of a dumpling wrapper, moisten the edges with water and fold the wrapper over the filling. Pinch in the sides and squeeze to create pleats (watch the video for the technique). It can be harder to fold store-bought wrappers in this way. You can also just fold the wrapper over the filling and seal without pleats.

  • Step 4

    Bring a large pot of water to the boil over high heat. Have a jug of cold water nearby. Add the dumplings and cook until they float to the surface. Then pour in ½ a cup of cold water. Wait for the water to boil again. Then add another ½ cup of cold water. Wait for the water to boil again and by this time the dumplings should be cooked through. If not, repeat the process. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the dumplings to a bowl. Spoon over the spicy dumpling sauce and serve.

  • Notes
    Notes:

    – Chinese garlic chives are available from Asian supermarkets. Alternatively, you can use sliced spring onion and a teaspoon of finely grated garlic.

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Emma
March 7, 2023

Super yummy and super easy dumplings!

These dumplings are easy to make and so delicious. I’m going through Marion’s dumplings and wonton’s lately and I’m becoming a dumplings girl myself! So so eady to make them. Thanks for the recipes, Marion❤❤❤

Chelsea
February 7, 2023

Incredible!

These were so delicious! We have been trying a new recipe off of this page every day and we love every single one of them!

Stephen
January 30, 2023

OMG

Made these tonight and they are amazing. Everything that I have tried from your site is always incredible.

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