Q: Can I replace pork with another type of meat in this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use chicken, beef, or even a vegetarian alternative if you prefer.
Q: How do I know when the dumplings are cooked in the pressure cooker?
A: After the steam releases for a minute and you rinse them with water, the dumplings should be tender and cooked through.
Q: Is it necessary to blanch the celery before adding it to the filling?
A: Yes, blanching the celery helps to soften it and enhances its flavor in the dumplings.
Celery and Pork Water Dumplings
Notes
- 250g ground pork
- 1 bunch of celery
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Ginger and green onion water (as needed)
- 250g dumpling wrappers
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Prepare all seasoning ingredients.
- Blanch celery, chop finely. Prepare ground pork and minced ginger and green onions, mix with hot water.
- Mix pork with salt, oyster sauce, soy sauce, ginger and green onion water until even. Add in celery and salad oil, and mix well.
- Roll out dumpling wrappers.
- Place a suitable amount of pork filling on each dumpling wrapper.
- Shape the dumplings as you like.
- In a pressure cooker, boil water, add the dumplings, cover and let steam release for a minute, then rinse with water to finish.
- Calories: Moderate
- Protein: High (from pork)
- Fiber: Medium (from celery)
- Fat: Moderate (depends on the amount of cooking oil used)