I made some Dim Sum steamed dumplings today. Mmm they were good. Below is the recipe I used to make some good stuff.
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Steamed Pork Dumplings (For about 15 dumplings or 2 people)
Wraps:
I buy the round wraps at the store used for pot-stickers and dumplings.
Filling:
1. ¼ lb. ground pork
2. A couple dashes of 5 Spice Powder
3. ½ Tbls Soy sauce
4. A couple dashes of salt
5. 2 tsp Sesame Oil
6. ¼ cup chopped scallions
7. ½ tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
In a medium size mixing bowl, add the uncooked ground pork, the chopped scallions, ginger, and the rest of the filling. Mix well using a spoon or you can use your hands. When the filling is mixed well, then on a cutting board or other surface you will prepare to wrap the dumplings.
Get a small drinking glass and fill it with warm water. Place it near where you will wrap. The water is used to seal the edges of the dough wrappers. Lay out a wrap and using a small spoon or knife, scoop out about 1/2 tablespoon of filling into the center of the wrap. You can use more filling, depending on the wrapping technique or size.
After the filling is on wrap, wet the edges of the wrap using your finger.
Now, fold the wrap in half and seal the edges by pinching lightly. Pick it up so the fold is vertical, then pinch tiny pleats around the seam of the wrapping. Tap the dumpling on a flat surface so it will stand up on its own. Go online and check it out and find methods you like.
Now place in a steamer elevated above the water (like vegetables). Coat the bottom of steamer where you will place the dumplings with oil. Steam for about 15 minutes on high or medium high heat covered.
[Makes Approx. 15 dumplings]
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Soy Sauce style Dipping Sauce:
Use this basic, simple dip for Shanghai Spring Rolls, fried or steamed dumplings, Wontons, and Cantonese Egg Rolls. Makes 1/2 cup
Ingredients:
1/3 Cup Soy sauce
2 Tbls. Rice vinegar
2 tsp. sugar (or to taste)
2 Tbls. finely minced fresh ginger
1 Tbls. finely minced garlic
*Optional* 2 tsps. Hot Chili Oil or Hot Chili Sauce
2 comments:
I can see it now: Tom's Dim Sum and Taco Emporium
Hmm, if your girlfriend's aunt had known you could make these, you would have been adding it to the list of things you had to do to get to Phoenix, AZ!
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