Homestyle Chicken Dumplings

“My nana used to make this all the time, but I haven’t had it in years!”
These delicious dumplings offer a delightful combination of savory flavors and textures.

Ingredients:

For the Dumpling Filling:

Ingredient Quantity
Ground chicken 1 lb
Finely chopped cabbage 2 cups
Finely chopped green onions 2
Minced garlic 2 cloves
Soy sauce 1 tablespoon
Sesame oil 1 tablespoon
Freshly grated ginger 1 teaspoon
Salt and pepper To taste

For the Dumpling Wrapper:

Ingredient Quantity
Round dumpling wrappers 1 package (about 40)
Water For sealing dumplings

For Pan-Frying:

Ingredient Quantity
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons

For the Dipping Sauce:

Ingredient Quantity
Soy sauce 1/4 cup
Rice vinegar 1 tablespoon
Sesame oil 1 teaspoon
Chili oil (optional) 1 teaspoon
Finely chopped green onions (optional) 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

Prepare the Filling:
In a bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped cabbage, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Assemble the Dumplings:
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold in half, and seal tightly.

Pan-Fry the Dumplings:
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place dumplings in the pan and cook until the bottoms are golden brown.

Steam the Dumplings:
Pour a little water into the skillet, cover, and steam until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.

Make the Dipping Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil (if using), and chopped green onions.

Serve:
Serve the hot dumplings with the dipping sauce on the side.

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