Transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Sichuan with Zhong Dumplings (Zhong Sui Jiao), a beloved classic known for its bold flavors and signature tangy-spicy sauce. These tender pork-filled dumplings are delicately seasoned with aromatic ginger, garlic, and a splash of Shaoxing wine, then wrapped in silky dumpling skins and boiled to perfection. The pièce de résistance is the rich, fiery sauce made from black vinegar, chili oil, Sichuan peppercorns, and ground chili flakes, delivering a perfectly balanced kick of heat and tang. Ready in just 40 minutes, these dumplings are an ideal appetizer or satisfying main dish, perfect for sharing or savoring solo. Serve them freshly drizzled with sauce and garnished with green onions for an authentic, restaurant-quality experience at home!
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, minced ginger, garlic, and finely chopped green onions.
Add soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, and white pepper to the pork mixture. Mix well until the filling is thoroughly combined and cohesive.
Set up a dumpling workspace with dumpling wrappers, a small bowl of water, and the pork filling.
Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of a wrapper. Dip your finger in water and run it along the edges of the wrapper to create a seal. Fold the wrapper into a half-moon shape and press the edges tightly to seal. Repeat for all wrappers.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the dumplings in batches and cook until they float to the top, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine chili oil, black vinegar, Sichuan peppercorns, ground chili flakes, sugar, and hot water. Stir well to create the sauce.
Pour the sauce generously over the cooked dumplings and garnish with chopped green onions or extra chili oil as desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Zhong Dumplings!
Calories |
5564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 134.6 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.1 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 270 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 7460 mg | 324% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 921.5 g | 335% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.7 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 202.8 g | 406% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 460 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 34.7 mg | 193% | |
| Potassium | 1268 mg | 27% | |
*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.