Search Results for: Pan-Fried Dumplings (commonly known as Guo Tie in Chinese)

Ingredients:For the filling:1/2 lb (225g) ground pork (or any meat of your choice)1 cup chopped napa cabbage (or any leafy green)1/4 cup chopped mushrooms (shiitake or button mushrooms)1/4 cup chopped green onions1 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp sesame oil1 tsp ginger, grated1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepperFor the dough:2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup hot water (adjust as needed)For frying:2 tbsp vegetable oil1/2 cup water (for steaming)Instructions:Prepare the Dumpling Dough:In a bowl, add the flour and gradually pour in the hot water, stirring to form a dough. Once cool enough to handle, knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.Prepare the Filling:In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped cabbage, mushrooms, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.Form the Dumplings:Roll the dough into a log and divide it into small pieces (about 20 pieces). Roll each piece into a ball and flatten it into a small circle (about 3 inches in diameter).Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle.Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges together to form a pleated shape.Cook the Dumplings:Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the dumplings in the skillet, flat side down. Fry for about 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden and crispy.Add the water to the skillet (be careful, it might splatter) and cover the pan. Let the dumplings steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and the dumplings are cooked through.Serve:Once cooked, remove the dumplings from the pan and place them on a plate. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve with soy sauce for dipping.Tips:You can also freeze these dumplings for later. Simply arrange them on a baking sheet and freeze until firm before transferring them to a bag.Experiment with fillings like shrimp, beef, or vegetarian options to customize the dumplings.