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Chicken Dumplings Recipe

Chicken Dumplings Recipe
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This Chicken Dumplings recipe features tender ground chicken thigh filling mixed with fresh Napa cabbage, ginger, scallions, and a flavorful blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper, all wrapped in delicate dumpling wrappers. You can use store-bought wrappers or make your own from scratch. Boiled and then pan-fried until golden and crispy, these dumplings are served with traditional Chinese black vinegar and optional chili oil for a perfect appetizer or meal.

Ingredients

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Dumpling Wrappers

  • 1 pack dumpling wrappers (round-shaped or homemade)
  • Extra all-purpose flour (for dusting and rolling)
  • Water (for boiling dumplings and moistening edges)
  • Oil (for pan-frying)

Filling

  • 8 oz (230g) ground chicken thighs
  • 4 oz (115g) Napa cabbage, finely sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon scallion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 dashes ground white pepper
  • 1 pinch salt

Wrapper Dough (if making homemade)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup water (plus 1 teaspoon additional water)

For Serving

  • Chinese black vinegar (or Japanese ponzu, for dipping)
  • Chili oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup water. Knead the mixture until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Cover with a damp cloth and allow it to rest for 30 minutes to relax the gluten.
  2. Roll out wrappers: On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a long cylinder. Cut the cylinder in half, then each half into 12 equal pieces. Dust your rolling pin with flour and flatten each piece into a round dumpling wrapper about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter. Set aside. (If using store-bought wrappers, skip this step.)
  3. Make the filling: In a bowl, combine ground chicken thighs, finely sliced Napa cabbage, grated ginger, chopped scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground white pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly with a spoon until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. Assemble the dumplings: Place one dumpling wrapper in your palm. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of filling into the center, being careful not to overfill. Dip your index finger into a bowl of water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half to form a half-moon shape and press firmly to seal the edges tightly in the middle. Arrange the wrapped dumplings on a plate lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Repeat until all filling is used.
  5. Boil the dumplings: Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently drop dumplings into the boiling water. Once they float to the surface, continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes to ensure they are fully cooked. Use a slotted spoon or strainer to remove them and transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining dumplings.
  6. Pan-fry the dumplings: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom. Arrange about 8 boiled dumplings in the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until the bottoms turn light golden brown. Flip the dumplings and pan-fry the other sides until golden and crispy. Add more oil as needed and repeat until all dumplings are fried.
  7. Serve: Serve the crispy, golden dumplings warm with Chinese black vinegar or Japanese ponzu and optional chili oil for dipping.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground chicken thighs with ground pork or turkey for variation.
  • Make sure not to overfill the dumplings to avoid breaking during cooking.
  • If you prefer, you can steam the dumplings instead of boiling and pan-frying.
  • Dumplings can be frozen before boiling. Place uncooked dumplings on a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag. Cook directly from frozen by adding extra cooking time.
  • For a vegan version, replace chicken with finely chopped shiitake mushrooms and tofu, and use a vegan soy sauce.

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