Q: Can I use vegetable oil instead of lard for frying the dumplings?
A: Yes, you can use vegetable oil as a healthier alternative for frying.
Q: What if I don’t have “Tai Tai Le” fresh chicken broth?
A: You can substitute it with any available chicken broth or chicken bouillon for flavor.
Q: Is it necessary to add oyster sauce to the filling?
A: Oyster sauce adds a unique flavor, but you can skip it or replace it with soy sauce if unavailable.
Chicken Broth Crystal Dumplings
Notes
- Chinese cabbage, 500g
- Green onion and ginger, a small amount
- Sesame oil, 50g
- Mixed lean and fatty pork mince, 500g
- "Tai Tai Le" fresh chicken broth, 1 spoon
- Oyster sauce, 1 spoon
- Cornstarch, 1 spoon
- Dumpling wrappers, as needed
- Prepare all ingredients.
- Add ginger, green onion, oyster sauce, and "Tai Tai Le" fresh chicken broth to the pork mince for seasoning.
- Mix in finely chopped Chinese cabbage.
- Place filling on a dumpling wrapper.
- Pinch the edges of the dumpling on both sides to seal.
- Repeat until all dumplings are wrapped.
- Heat a small amount of oil in a pan, and add the dumplings.
- Fry until the bottom of the dumplings are golden brown.
- Pour in a mixture of cornstarch and water.
- Fry until the dumplings form a crispy layer, known as 'ice flowers.'
- Transfer the dumplings to a plate for serving.
- Calories: Moderate
- Protein: High
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fats: Moderate (can vary with the type of meat and oil used)