Taipei Style Shui Jiao Pork And Chive Dumplings Recipes

TAIPEI STYLE SHUI JIAO (PORK AND CHIVE DUMPLINGS)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tsp sesame oil, soy sauce, and vinegar. Set aside.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle with flour. Set aside.
• Put remaining 4 tbsp sesame oil, along with the pork, garlic chives, mushroom powder, cornstarch, salt, ginger, and pepper, into a medium bowl and stir vigorously with a rubber spatula to combine.
• Working with one wrapper at a time, put a tablespoon of pork filling onto a wrapper, fold wrapper in half, and seal it with water, Transfer each dumpling to reserved baking sheet and cover with a dish towel.
• While you are making the dumplings, bring a 5 qt pot of water to a boil. Working in three batches, boil dumplings until filling is cooked through (about 8 minutes).
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer dumplings to a platter and serve with reserved dipping sauce.

PORK AND CHIVE DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• In a large pan with a lid, heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, ginger, and garlic chives and cook for 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and let cool. Wipe out the pan for frying the dumplings.
• In a large bowl, combine pork, tofu, and hoisin sauce with the chive mixture. Test-fry a small portion of the pork mixture and adjust seasoning.
• Holding dumpling wrapper flour side down, place a teaspoonful of pork mixture onto the middle of the wrapper.
• Dip your index finger into the beaten egg and rub it over half of the outer edge of the dumpling. Fold dumpling in half, crimping it in the middle and sealing along the egg-moistened edge, taking care not to leave any air pockets. Repeat procedure until all dumplings are made.
• Heat more canola oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Pan fry the dumplings until crisp and golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes.
• With the lid in hand, pour the water or broth into the pan (It will spatter like mad!), and quickly cover the pan with the lid. Continue to cook the dumplings a few minutes more and remove to a serving dish.
• Serve with the dipping sauce of your choice.