Ingredients

  • 2 12 cups flour
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon shortening or 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 12 cup soy sauce
  • 14 cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil
  • 1 green onion, chopped

Method

  • Combine the flour, salt, hot water and shortening in a bowl and incorporate into a smooth dough.
  • Allow the dough to rest for 20 minutes, covered.
  • Combine the filling ingredients.
  • Combine the dipping sauce ingredients.
  • Roll the dough out about 1/8 thick.
  • Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out 3 inch circles.
  • Brush a little water over the circles and place about 2 teaspoons of filling in center.
  • Fold the circles in half and press to seal, making sure to squeeze out any air.
  • Stand the dumplings up on the folded side and press slightly so that they stand up nicely.
  • To cook, bring a pot of salted water to boil, and boil the dumplings until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • The dumplings may be frozen at this point for future use; this recipe makes about 8 dozen.
  • Heat a skillet with about 2 tablespoons oil and fry the dumplings on one side only, until nicely browned.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve with the dipping sauce.