Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 lb

Ground pork

0.25 cup

Soy sauce

0.25 cup

Water

2 lb

Tzukini

chopped, squeezed

0.5 cup

Green onions

minced

0.25 cup

Ginger

minced

3 cup

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Water

cool

0.5 cup

Flour

for kneading

Step 1
~4 min

Chop the tzukini.

Step 2
~4 min

Add 1 tsp of salt to the tzukini and let sit for 1 minute to draw out excess water.

Step 3
~4 min

Squeeze out the excess water from the tzukini.

Step 4
~4 min

In a bowl, mix the squeezed tzukini, ground pork, soy sauce, water, minced green onions, and minced ginger well to create the filling.

Step 5
~4 min

In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour and cool water.

Step 6
~4 min

Knead the mixture into a smooth dough.

Step 7
~4 min

Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

Roll the dough into a long, baton-like shape.

Step 9
~4 min

Cut the dough into small pieces.

Step 10
~4 min

Use a rolling pin to roll each piece into a thin circle.

Key Technique: Rolling
Step 11
~4 min

Place a portion of the filling in the center of each flattened piece of dough.

Step 12
~4 min

Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges closed to seal the dumplings.

Step 13
~4 min

Boil 10 cups of water in a large pot.

Step 14
~4 min

Add the dumplings to the boiling water and stir gently to prevent them from sticking together.

Step 15
~4 min

Bring the water back to a boil, then add 1/2 cup of cool water.

Step 16
~4 min

Bring the water to a boil again, repeating this process a total of three times.

Step 17
~4 min

Use a large skimming spoon to scoop the cooked dumplings out of the pot and transfer them to a colander to drain the water.

Step 18
~4 min

Serve the dumplings with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seed oil, and minced garlic.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and frozen.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with a dipping sauce.

Serve as part of a larger Asian-inspired meal.

Offer alongside a variety of dipping sauces.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Stir-fried vegetables
Hot and Sour Soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Northern China

Cultural Significance

Dumplings symbolize wealth and good fortune in Chinese culture. They are often eaten during Chinese New Year.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Chinese New Year
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

dinner
lunch
family meal
chinese new year

Popularity Score

75/100

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