Lunar New Year - Dumplings
We learn how to fill and cook dumplings at home for Lunar New Year - or anytime!
RECIPE - Pork and Spinach Dumplings
Ingredients
• 1 package dumpling wrappers (36 wrappers)
• 1lb ground pork
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 bunches spinach
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons corn starch
1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Toss spinach into boiling water and boil for 2 minutes.
2. Transfer spinach from boiling water to cold water.
3. Drain, squeeze dry and chop the spinach.
4. Mix ground pork with water then add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl, mix well.
5. Put 1 tablespoon of filling in center of each dumpling wrapper
6. Brush edges of the wrappers with a bit of water. Fold them in half and gently pinch the edges together.
7. To boil dumplings, bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Add dumplings in the pot and cook them until they float. Let them cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Take the dumplings out with a slotted spoon and serve.