Pork And Leek Dumplings Recipe 475 Recipes

PORK AND LEEK DUMPLINGS RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• To make the filling: Combine the cabbage and salt in a bowl and toss lightly; let rest for 30 minutes. Squeeze the water out of the cabbage and place it in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients, stir until well mixed, and drain off any excess liquid. To wrap the dumplings: Keep the round wrappers covered in plastic while you work, so they don't dry out. Have a small bowl of water handy. Holding one wrapper in your palm, place about 2 teaspoons of filling in the center. Dip your finger in the water and trace a wet arc along the edge of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half over the filling, fitting the dry edge to the wet, and seal with your fingertips. You now have a dumpling in the shape of a half-circle. Dip your finger in the water again and dampen the edge of the half-circle. Make a series of 6 or 7 small pleats in the edge, pinching them together with your fingertips. If freezing dumplings, do it now, before cooking. To fry the dumplings: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add one layer of dumplings, making sure the edges don't touch. When the first side is golden-brown, flip and brown the other side. Add 1/3 cup of water, cover and steam for 2 minutes. When the wrappers are just translucent, uncover, raise the heat. Remember to boil off all the remaining water: Soggy dumplings are nobody's friend. And a good spatula is a big help if the potstickers are living up to their name. It's also possible to boil or steam dumplings. Serve with red rice vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil, minced garlic and rice vinegar, chili sauce or black vinegar dipping sauce . Black vinegar dipping sauce In a small bowl combine the ginger and scallions. Add the sugar, vinegars and sesame oil. Crush the mixture lightly with a fork or chopsticks to help release the flavors. Let it rest for at least 5-10 minutes. Add the soy sauce gradually to taste. Less soy sauce makes for a thick, pungent sauce; more makes for a milder dressing.

DELIGHTFUL JAPANESE PORK AND LEEK GYOZA

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili sauce in a small mixing bowl for dipping sauce. Set aside.
• Combine pork, leeks, mushrooms, garlic, rice wine, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well to form a uniform mixture.
• Take one round dumpling wrapper and put 2 tablespoons of the pork mixture on 1/2 of the wrapper. Leave approximately 1/8 inch space from the end of the dumpling. Using a brush or your finger, apply a thin coat of water all along the open space. Fold the wrapper over and push down, so the two sides get "glued" together and form a half moon. Use a fork to pinch down on the edges of the half moon to seal. Repeat to make remaining dumplings.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Place the dumplings into the pan in one layer; do not overcrowd. Cook the dumplings for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Without flipping the dumplings, pour about 4 tablespoons of water into the pan and cover immediately. Allow the dumplings to steam until the water has evaporated and the meat inside has cooked, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove the lid and pour remaining tablespoon of oil into the pan and let the dumplings crisp up from the bottom; do not flip-gyoza should only be crisp on one side and steamed on the other. Place the dumplings browned-side up on a plate. Repeat with remaining dumplings and more oil as necessary. Serve with the dipping sauce.