PAN FRIED CHINESE DUMPLINGS

One of my favorite Asian foods , i really love these homemade pan-fried Chinese dumplings, filled with ground beef and sliced scallions. Also known as potstickers, they’re fun to assemble, can be made ahead of time, and easy to cook.

Dumplings can have a wide variety of fillings; most commonly, they are filled with ground pork with cabbage, chicken with onions, beef with scallions, or shrimp with celery. One of my favorites is the classic beef dumpling, which has a simple filling with ground beef, scallions, fresh ginger, and sesame oil.

Freshly made dumplings keep well for months in the freezer, which is why it’s easy to whip up a big batch of homemade Chinese dumplings to freeze until ready to cook. Once frozen, they can be quickly cooked by either boiling or pan-frying, which makes them perfect for dinner in a pinch.

Here are a few tips on wrapping dumplings:

• Take the package of dumpling wrappers out of the fridge to let them soften at room temperature before wrapping. Ideally let them sit out for 1-2 hours. This will make the wrappers more flexible and easier to handle.
• Keep the dumpling wrappers covered when not in use, so that they don’t get too dry. Once wrapped with filling, drape a wet paper towel over them.
• Don’t overstuff the dumplings, otherwise they will be difficult to wrap and you might end up with broken wrappers. Keep the stuffing to about 1 tablespoon of beef mixture.

Pan Fried Chinese Dumplings Recipe

Homemade pan-fried Chinese dumplings filled with ground beef and sliced scallions. Also known as potstickers, they're fun to assemble, can be made ahead of time, and easy to cook.

Ingredients

For filling and wrapping:

• 1 pound ground beef 85% lean or less
• 8 scallions thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 30 round dumpling wrappers

For pan frying:

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• For dipping sauce:
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• dash of sesame oil

Instructions

1. Remove the dumpling wraps from the refrigerator. Let sit at room temperature to soften while you work on the next step.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine beef, ginger, sesame oil, and salt. Stir until it combines into a smooth and sticky mixture. Add scallions and stir them into the mixture.
3. Prepare a surface for wrapping the dumplings and a small dish of water. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture onto a wrapper. Dip your finger in the water and run it along the round edges of the wrapper to moisten. Fold in half and pinch along the edges to seal, using more water if needed. Repeat until the beef mixture is used up, using a damp paper towel to cover the assembled dumplings so they don't dry out.
4. Heat canola oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat for a few minutes until hot. Working in batches, add dumplings to the pan in a single layer. Let them cook until browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes.
5. Pour about 2 tablespoons of water over the dumplings and cover with a lid. Let them steam until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the lid. Transfer the dumplings to a serving plate.
6. Combine dipping sauce ingredients in a dip bowl. Serve with dumplings.

Recipe Adapted : Pan Fried Chinese Dumplings Recipe @ savorytooth