making pork dumplings from scratch - cooking them 3 ways

“Pinch and squeeze” dumplings by Hu’s cooking - with three cooking methods
In this video, I'll guide you through the process of making delicious pork dumplings from scratch! From preparing the dough and savory filling to shaping the perfect dumplings, you'll learn all the essential steps. Once they're ready, I’ll show you three fantastic ways to cook them: steaming, boiling, and pan-frying. Whether you prefer them tender and juicy, or crispy and golden, this tutorial has got you covered. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or impressing guests, these homemade dumplings are a culinary delight. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tasty recipes!
Ingredients for 70-75 dumplings
the dough:
☑ 3 cups all purpose flour
☑ 1/4 tsp salt
☑ 1 cup and 2 tbs cold water
the filling:
☑ 3 cups ground pork (500g)
☑ 2.5 cups cabbage - finely minced
☑ 2 garlic cloves - finely minced
☑ 1 shallot - finely minced
☑ 4 sliced of ginger - finely minced
☑ 5 scallions
☑ 2 tsp salt
☑ 4 tbs sesame oil
☑ 2 tbs soy sauce
☑ 3 tbs rice vinegar
the cornstarch slurry (aka the skirt):
☑ 1 tbs cornstarch
☑ 1 tbs flour
☑ 1 pinch of salt
☑ 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
dipping sauce:
☑ 1 tsp light soy
☑ 1 tsp rice vinegar
☑ 1 tsp chili oil
☑ garnish with green onions and sesame
Boiled:
- Bring water to a boil
- Put dumplings in
- Cook until dumplings float
Steamed:
- Steam for 10 minutes
Pan Fried (with skirt):
- Heat oil in a pan
- Put dumplings in, close together
- Cook for 2-3 mins - medium heat
- Add cornstarch slurry, make sure it’s evenly spread
- Lower heat, cover and cook for 6 mins (until the water has evaporated)
- Uncover the pan and let the “skirt” turn golden and crispy
Pan Fried (without skirt):
- Heat oil in a pan
- Put dumplings in
- Cook for 2-3 mins
- Add water in the pan, covering 1/3 of dumplings surface
- Cover and cook for 5-7 mins, until water has evaporated
- Uncover and cook for an additional 1-2 mins for final browning
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Thank you!