Taiwanese Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 heads napa cabbage, finely chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 2 pounds ground pork
• 3 jalapeno peppers, minced
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 (2 inch) piece ginger root, peeled and minced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 (16 ounce) packages potsticker wrappers, or more as needed

Directions

Step 1: Spread the napa cabbage and cilantro over a clean dish towel. Gather up the towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the cabbage.

Step 2: Transfer the cabbage and cilantro to a large bowl. Add the ground pork, minced jalapeno peppers, egg whites, ginger, and sesame oil. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands.

Step 3: Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, ensuring it is well combined.

Step 4: Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper. Fill a small bowl with water for sealing the wrappers.

Step 5: Take a potsticker wrapper and place it in the palm of your hand. Add a tablespoon of the pork mixture to the center of the wrapper.

Step 6: Wet the edges of the wrapper with your finger dipped in water, then fold up the edges and pinch them together to seal the dumpling.

Step 7: Transfer the sealed dumpling to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and pork mixture.

Step 8: Once all the dumplings are formed, place them in the freezer to firm up, about 2 hours.

Step 9: After freezing, transfer the dumplings to large resealable plastic bags and store them in the freezer for future use.

Tips

• You can substitute napa cabbage with 2 leeks if desired. Alternatively, a combination of 1 head napa cabbage, 1 head bok choy, and 1 bunch scallions makes a great filling.
• If any dumplings did not seal properly or have broken skins, do not freeze them. Instead, cook them immediately for dinner.

How to Cook Dumplings

For frozen dumplings: Boil them in water for about 5 minutes, then pan-fry in a greased skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides.

If the dumplings have not been frozen, skip the boiling step and go straight to pan-frying.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.