Follow these steps for perfect results
Ground pork
Soy sauce
Water
Tzukini
chopped, squeezed
Green onions
minced
Ginger
minced
All-purpose flour
Water
cool
Flour
for kneading
Chop the tzukini.
Add 1 tsp of salt to the tzukini and let sit for 1 minute to draw out excess water.
Squeeze out the excess water from the tzukini.
In a bowl, mix the squeezed tzukini, ground pork, soy sauce, water, minced green onions, and minced ginger well to create the filling.
In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour and cool water.
Knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
Roll the dough into a long, baton-like shape.
Cut the dough into small pieces.
Use a rolling pin to roll each piece into a thin circle.
Place a portion of the filling in the center of each flattened piece of dough.
Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges closed to seal the dumplings.
Boil 10 cups of water in a large pot.
Add the dumplings to the boiling water and stir gently to prevent them from sticking together.
Bring the water back to a boil, then add 1/2 cup of cool water.
Bring the water to a boil again, repeating this process a total of three times.
Use a large skimming spoon to scoop the cooked dumplings out of the pot and transfer them to a colander to drain the water.
Serve the dumplings with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seed oil, and minced garlic.
Expert advice for the best results
Make sure to squeeze out as much water as possible from the tzukini to prevent soggy dumplings.
Seal the edges of the dumplings tightly to prevent them from opening during boiling.
You can freeze the dumplings before boiling. To cook, boil from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made ahead and frozen.
Serve in a bowl with a generous drizzle of dipping sauce. Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds.
Serve hot with a dipping sauce.
Serve as part of a larger Asian-inspired meal.
Offer alongside a variety of dipping sauces.
The acidity cuts through the richness of the pork.
Light and fragrant.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Dumplings symbolize wealth and good fortune in Chinese culture. They are often eaten during Chinese New Year.
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