Q: Can I use other types of meat for this dumpling recipe?
A: Yes, you can substitute the pork with other meats like chicken or beef, but the flavor profile will change accordingly.
Q: How important is it to squeeze water out of the greens before adding them to the filling?
A: It’s very important to squeeze out excess water to prevent the dumpling filling from becoming too soggy and breaking the wrappers.
Q: Is there an alternative to sesame oil for the filling?
A: While sesame oil adds a distinct flavor, you can use a mild olive oil or vegetable oil as a substitute.
Pork, Lotus Root, and Green Vegetable Dumplings
Notes
Ingredients:
- Pork Filling: 130g
- Lotus Root: half a section
- Green Onions: 10g
- Onion: 20g
- Ginger: 2g, minced
- Sesame Oil: 5g
- Soy Sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Oyster Sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Shaoxing Wine: half a tablespoon
- White Pepper: 1g
- Salt: 3g
- Chicken Bouillon: a squeeze
- Green Vegetables: 1 bunch
- Dumpling Wrappers: 30 pieces
- Mix the pork filling with minced ginger, Shaoxing wine, minced green onions and onions, white pepper, chicken bouillon, and salt until well combined.
- Finely chop the lotus root and mix it into the pork filling.
- Blanch the green vegetables, squeeze out excess water, chop finely, and mix with sesame oil. Then, incorporate into the filling.
- Place the filling into dumpling wrappers.
- Fold and shape the dumplings.
- Boil water, add dumplings, and gently stir to prevent sticking. Once the dumplings float, cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot.
- Rich in protein from pork.
- Lotus root provides dietary fiber and essential nutrients.
- Green vegetables add vitamins and minerals.
- Contains carbohydrates from dumpling wrappers.
