Steamed Chinese Dumplings Dipping Sauce Recipes

CHINESE STEAMED DUMPLINGS WITH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix ingredients for dipping sauce and set aside.
• Lightly oil a large bowl.
• Put the flour and salt in another large bowl, piled up.
• Make a dent in the top of the pile, and crack the egg into it.
• Mix the egg into the flour.
• Add enough water to the mixture to make a thick dough.
• The consistency should be like bread dough.
• In any case, don't add too much water--it shouldn't be like batter at all!
• Turn the dough out onto the flour-dusted counter, and form into a ball.
• (It helps to flour your hands first).
• Place the dough into the oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap (cellofane).
• Let stand 1 hour.
• Meanwhile mix all ingredients for filling and place in the fridge.
• Next, remove dough and place on flour-dusted counter (or work surface).
• Knead a bit and flatten until very thin (but not see-through or falling apart).
• Using a large, round cookie-cutter (or bottom of coffee can or top of glass) cut three-inch rounds.
• Don't place them on top of each other, as they could stick together!
• Knead the leftover pieces together again and cut more rounds until there's no dough left.
• Spoon a bit of the filling into the center of each round and fold in half (to make a semi-circle shape).
• Seal edges with a bit of water, and use tongs of a fork to decorate the edge.
• To prepare, either steam the dumplings (if you have a steamer) for 15 mins, or boil for 10 mins.
• If you boil, add some oil to the water and don't overcrowd the pan--make them in batches.
• If you like, you can fry the dumplings in a skillet or wok to brown them before serving.
• Handle gently!

DUMPLING DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place the chili powder or chile flakes into a heatproof bowl.
• In a small saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil.
• Pour the hot oil into the chili powder. Let it cool.
• The chile oil can be stored in the fridge in an airtight jar or container if not used immediately.
• Gather the ingredients.
• In a small bowl, combine the garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of the hot chile oil. Whisk until well combined.
• Serve with your favorite dumplings.

STEAMED CHINESE DUMPLINGS & DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Divide the flour into two separate bowls.
• In first bowl, add 1/4 cup of cold water and mix with a spoon until a dough forms.
• In second bowl, add 6 oz of boiling water and mix with a spoon until a dough forms.
• Place 1 tbs.of additional flour on a work surface.
• Remove the dough from the bowls and knead them together on the floured work surface for 10 minutes.
• Form the dough into a ball and then cover with a dry cloth and allow it to rest for 1 hour.
• Divide the dough into 24 evenly sized pieces by cutting the dough ball into 1/8's.
• Roll the pieces into a log and cut it into three, then roll the dough into little balls using additional flour if necessary flatten the dough In the palm of your hand-- into 3 1/2 inch circles.
• In a medium sized bowl, combine the ground pork or ground turkey, minced scallion, cabbage, grated ginger, dry sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil and salt thoroughly.
• Using the dough circles, place 1 tbs.of meat filling in the middle.
• Fold the dough circle in half over the filling to make a half moon shape.
• Press the edges together to seal the dumpling.
• Turn the dumpling so the straight edge is facing you.
• Fold the two corners located at 9 and 3 o'clock to the center at 12 o'clock and press the dough to seal.
• Cook the dumplings in two batches in boiling water for 6 minutes.
• Remove from the water with a slotted spoon.
• Serve with dipping sauce.
• Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, minced scallions and minced garlic together and mix thoroughly.
• Place the dipping sauce into a serving dish.
• Drizzle the dipping sauce over the hot steamed dumplings before serving.
• ENJOY!

STEAMED PORK DUMPLINGS WITH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix first seven ingredients (pork through ginger). Place 2 teaspoons mixture in each wrapper. Fold in half, and pinch edges with tucks to form a standing half-moon shape. Seal the edges with a bit of cold water.
• Place the dumplings on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or wax paper and refrigerate.
• Oil the steamer, or line the bottom with cabbage leaves so the dumplings won't stick. Place dumplings in steamer, and steam at medium heat for 20 minutes. Makes 46 dumplings. Drizzle with Garlic-Soy Dipping Sauce. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and cilantro, if desired.
• To make Garlic-Soy Dipping Sauce, combine ingredients and stir. Let stand 5-10 minutes before using to give the garlic time to permeate the soy sauce.

PAN-STEAMED VEGETABLE DUMPLINGS WITH SOY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine ingredients for dipping sauce and set aside.
• Prepare the dumplings by heating a large, non-stick wok over medium-high heat. Swirl in the canola and sesame oils and add ginger and garlic. Stir fry for about 10 seconds and stir in mushrooms and cabbage for 3 minutes.
• Add the sake and cook, stirring, for 3 - 4 minutes until liquid evaporates. Next add the scallions and the carrot and stir-fry about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add soy sauce. Allow mixture to cool.
• Place 1 teaspoon of the vegetable mixture in center of a wrapper. Moisten edges of wrapper with water and fold unto half circles. Place on baking sheet sprinkled with cornstarch. Keep wontons covered with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out.
• Spray skillet with nonstick spray heat over medium-high heat. Add 10 dumplings to the skillet and cook until browned on one side. Add 1/3 cup water to the skillet and cover with lid. Reduce heat to medium and cook until liquid evaporates (3 -4 minutes).
• Serve dumplings with dipping sauce.

DUMPLING DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, red wine vinegar, chili oil, ginger, sugar, garlic, and green onion together in a bowl; pour into a sealable container, seal, and refrigerate 1 hour.

QUICK DUMPLING DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare the dumplings according to package instructions.
• Stir the ingredients together in a small bowl, and serve sauce alongside the dumplings.