Wedding Dumplings
Celebrate love and flavor with these irresistible Wedding Dumplings, a perfect harmony of textures and tastes that will elevate any special occasion—or ordinary day. These handmade dumplings feature delicate wrappers encasing a luxurious filling of ground pork, succulent shrimp, aromatic green onions, garlic, and ginger, all enhanced by the umami-packed duo of soy sauce and sesame oil. Pan-fried to golden perfection and finished with a quick steam for tender juiciness, these dumplings boast a crisp exterior and a melt-in-your-mouth interior. Whether you're preparing them for a romantic dinner or just craving exceptional comfort food, serve them hot with a tangy soy-vinegar-chili dipping sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience. Searching for a show-stopping homemade dumpling recipe? Look no further than Wedding Dumplings for a crowd-pleasing dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Warm water
- 1 pound Ground pork
- 0.5 pound Raw shrimp, peeled and finely chopped
- 3 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons White pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 0.25 cups Water (for steaming during cooking)
- optional Dipping sauce (soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil blend)
Instructions
Start by preparing the wrappers. In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with warm water a little at a time, kneading until a smooth dough forms. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
While the dough is resting, prepare the filling. In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Mix well until the filling is cohesive and sticky.
After the dough has rested, transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it into a long log shape, about 1 inch in diameter. Cut the log into 1-inch pieces.
Flatten each piece into a small disc, then use a rolling pin to roll out into thin, round wrappers about 3 inches in diameter. Cover the wrappers with a damp cloth as you work to prevent them from drying out.
To assemble each dumpling, take a wrapper and place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center. Fold the wrapper over the filling to form a half-moon. Pinch the edges tightly to seal, pleating as you go for a decorative touch.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange the dumplings in the skillet in a single layer. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2–3 minutes.
Once browned, add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Allow the dumplings to steam for about 5 minutes, or until the filling is fully cooked and the wrappers are tender.
Remove the lid and cook for another 1–2 minutes to allow the bottoms to crisp up again. Transfer the dumplings to a serving plate.
Serve the wedding dumplings hot with dipping sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.3 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.3 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 773 mg | 258% | |
| Sodium | 2896 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.6 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 191.2 g | 382% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.6 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 355 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1127 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
