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Traditional Chinese Dumplings Recipe 

This traditional Chinese dumplings recipe makes the best homemade dumplings and is surprisingly easy, if a little time consuming.

To do this, mix all the ingredients together except the cabbage and set it aside for an hour or two. I usually use my hands to do this but you could also put it in a stand mixer if you prefer.

MAKING THE CHINESE DUMPLING FILLING

Next, put the cabbage in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and set aside for 30 minutes. Now squeeze out any excess water from the cabbage before you add it to the pork mixture.

HOW TO MAKE CHINESE DUMPLING WRAPPERS

Once you have your Chinese dumpling dough, divide it into half and shape each half into a 12-inch long roll.

Next cut the roll into ½ inch pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and then press it flat on your surface with the heel of your hand.

Now you have both the filling and the wrappers ready, it's time to make your dumplings. Take a wrapper and place it in the palm of your hand. Next take a tablespoon of filling and place it in the middle of the wrapper.

HOW TO MAKE CHINESE DUMPLINGS

Next, fold the wrapper over and pinch the edges together to seal it. Now place the dumpling on a tray with the pinched edges facing up and pinch a few pleats in the dumpling to create a pouch.

Place the dumplings in the pan in a single layer, leaving a 1cm gap between them. Put the lid on the pan.

HOW TO COOK CHINESE DUMPLINGS

Cook the dumplings for 3 minutes over a medium heat. Then add ⅓ cup of water to the pan and replace the lid. This allows the dumplings to steam.

Half fill a large saucepan with water. Bring the water to the boil, then add in as many dumplings as you can fit in a single layer, so this will depend on the size of your pan.

BOILED CHINESE DUMPLINGS

Yes! To freeze dumplings, place them on a tray lined with parchment paper and place the tray in the freezer.

CAN YOU FREEZE DUMPLINGS?

To enjoy these dumplings, I make up an easy dumpling sauce to dip them in.

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