Classic Pork and Chinese Chive Dumplings

Filling #1! These are the most basic pork dumplings, and there is no denying that they are simple, juicy, and mega yummy! Have fun!

(makes 20-25 dumplings)

Ingredients:

·      ¾ lb Napa cabbage, very finely chopped

·      ¼ cup finely chopped onion

·      2 tsp salt

·      ½ lb fatty ground pork

·      ¼ cup finely chopped scallions

·      ¼ cup chives

·      1 beaten egg

·      1.5 tsp cornstarch

·      1 tbsp soy sauce

·      1 tsp minced garlic

·      ½ tsp minced fresh ginger

·      ½ tsp sesame oil

·      ½ tsp black pepper

·      ½ lb round dumpling wrappers

Combine the cabbage, onion, and 1 tsp salt. Let stand for at least 10 minutes while preparing everything else. Squeeze out as much of the liquid from the cabbage mixture once it’s done sitting. Transfer the cabbage mixture to a large bowl and add the rest of the ingredients besides the wrappers. Use your hands to evenly distribute everything. Cover a refrigerate the filling for an hour, or up to two days. Use this page to fold and cook your dumplings!