Pork and Chive Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground pork
• 2 cups Garlic chives
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, minced
• 40 pieces Dumpling wrappers
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine(optional)
• 0.5 tsp White pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely chop the garlic chives and place them in a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Add the ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, white pepper, and Shaoxing wine to the bowl.

3. 3

   Mix the filling vigorously in one direction until the meat becomes tacky and well-combined.

4. 4

   Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of a dumpling wrapper.

5. 5

   Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, fold in half, and pleat the edges to seal tightly.

6. 6

   To cook, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop dumplings in and cook until they float, then add a splash of cold water and bring back to a boil (repeat twice).

7. 7

   Alternatively, pan-fry in a lightly oiled skillet until bottoms are golden, add 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam until water evaporates.

8. 8

   Serve hot with a dipping sauce of soy sauce and black vinegar.