Q: Can I use different fillings for these dumplings?
A: Yes, you can customize the fillings according to your preference.
Q: Do I need to use a specific brand of seasoning?
A: No, while this recipe mentions specific brands, you can use similar seasonings available to you.
Q: Is it necessary to use sesame seeds?
A: Sesame seeds are optional. They add a nice flavor and texture but can be omitted or replaced with other garnishes like chopped green onions.
Pan-Fried Dumplings with Pork and Cabbage
Notes
Ingredients:
- Cabbage heart, 1 piece
- Ground pork, 1 pound
- Salt, 5 grams
- Fresh ginger, 1 piece
- Tai Tai Le onion ginger cooking wine, 1 tablespoon
- Tai Tai Le original soy sauce, 30 grams
- Tai Tai Le oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon
- White sugar, 1 tablespoon
- Dumpling wrappers, as needed
- Peanut oil, 30 grams
- Optional: Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Prepare the ingredients; use pre-made dumpling wrappers.
- Season the ground pork with 1 tablespoon of Tai Tai Le onion ginger cooking wine and a suitable amount of Tai Tai Le original soy sauce.
- Add a pinch of Tai Tai Le chicken essence.
- Stir in Tai Tai Le oyster sauce.
- Mix in a little white sugar until well combined.
- Finely chop the cabbage heart, mix with 1 tablespoon of salt, and let it marinate for 10 minutes. Then rinse off the salt and squeeze out the excess water.
- Combine the cabbage with the seasoned pork, add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil, and mix well.
- Wrap the mixture in dumpling wrappers according to your preference.
- In a flat pan, heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil and place the dumplings in it. Cook over low heat.
- When the bottoms of the dumplings turn slightly golden, add enough water to cover half of the dumplings, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and cover the pan.
- Cook until the bottoms are golden brown. Optionally, sprinkle with cooked sesame seeds or chopped green onions.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
- Calories: Varies depending on the number of dumplings.
- High in protein from pork.
- Contains carbohydrates from dumpling wrappers.
- Rich in vitamins and minerals from cabbage and seasonings.
