Mama Tang's Dumpling
Ingredients:
- 12 oz ground pork
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tsp of Kosher salt
- 3 large cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3 medium scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp olive or canola oil
- 2 cup(s) finely chopped napa cabbage
- 1-1/2 Tbsp of freshly grated ginger
- 8 oz peeled, raw shrimp, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 Tsp of fresh ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp Shaoxing (Chinese rice wine) or dry sherry
- 36 very thin, 3-inch circular, of your favorite pot sticker wrappers
- 1 bottle of Classic Original or Spicy Flavor Mama Tang’s Sweet Asian Vinaigrette!
Instructions:
Prepare Dumpling:
- In a medium bowl, toss the cabbage with 2 Tsp of salt and set aside for 30 minutes to shed moisture. Wring out in a clean kitchen towel to extract as much liquid as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine the cabbage with the pork, shrimp, scallions, garlic, Shaoxing, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and 1/4 Tsp pepper. Stir until well mixed. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Spoon 1 to 2 Tsp of the filling into a dough wrapper. Fold it in half, then pinch at the center of the curved edge and pleat towards the center on both sides to create a round belly. This wider shape allows the dumplings to sit upright in the pan and form a flat surface for browning.
- Arrange the dumplings in a single layer onto a plate; slightly spacing them apart, so they do not stick together.
- Spoon 1 to 2 Tsp of the filling into a dough wrapper. Fold it in half, then pinch at the center of the curved edge and pleat towards the center on both sides to create a round belly. This wider shape allows the dumplings to sit upright in the pan and form a flat surface for browning.
- Arrange the dumplings in a single layer onto a plate; slightly spacing them apart, so they do not stick together.
Pan-Fry Dumplings:
- Heat 2 Tsp of oil in a heavy-duty 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Quickly arrange the dumplings belly side down in concentric circles starting from the outer edge.
- Cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown on the bottom.
- Add 1/2 cup(s) of water to cover about 1/3 of the dumplings and bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
- Remove lid, reduce heat to medium and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the dumplings are dry and crisp on the bottom. Loosen the dumplings from the pan with a spatula.
- Invert the pan over and flip the dumplings (brown side up) onto a plate.
- Serve immediately with Mama Tang’s Original or Spicy!
Option: purchase Wei Chuan Chicken, Vegetable or Pork Poststickers at Hong Kong Market or Viet Hoa!