Chinese Dumplings - Jiaozi Recipe Video

Jiaozi are Chinese dumplings that are a very popular and traditional food enjoyed on Chinese New Year. Since they resemble old gold ingots, they are often associated with wealth. Have a Happy Chinese New Year and eat well!

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseTaste
MethodDish
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

For the filling
 Pork1 Pound, ground
 Cabbage1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped finely
 Chives1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped finely
 Ginger1 Medium, juiced (Thumb sized ginger used)
 Garlic powder1 Tablespoon
 Shaoxing wine1 Tablespoon
 Sesame oil1 Tablespoon
 Soy sauce1 Tablespoon
For the wrappers
 Water1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
For the dipping sauce
 Soy sauce1 1⁄2 Tablespoon
 Chinese red vinegar1⁄2 Tablespoon
 Chili oil To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1773 Calories from Fat 327

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 37 g56.6%

Saturated Fat 7.5 g37.3%

Trans Fat 0.1 g

Cholesterol 299.3 mg99.8%

Sodium 2362.6 mg98.4%

Total Carbohydrates 216 g72.1%

Dietary Fiber 10.8 g43.4%

Sugars 7.2 g

Protein 131 g261.9%

Vitamin A 19.2% Vitamin C 50.2%

Calcium 12.5% Iron 102.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Take a large mixing bowl and add the pork, garlic powder, soy sauce, shaoxing cooking wine, sesame oil, the chives, cabbage and the ginger juice. Mix well until thoroughly blended. Refrigerate for 20 minutes while you prepare the wrappers.
2. Take a bowl and mix in flour and water and blend until you get a rough ball of dough. Knead for at least 10 minutes and set it aside to rest for another 10 - 15 minutes.
3. Roll the dough into a long 1-inch thick snake and cut into 1 cm thick sections. Roll flat into 3-inch diameter rounds.
4. Start with a spoonful of the filling placed in the center of the wrapper. Moisten the edge with water, fold over and seal the edges.
5. Take a pan with boiling water. Pop in the sealed wrappers and cook them until they float.
6. To make the dipping sauce, take a bowl and combine soy sauce, Chinese red vinegar and chili oil.

SERVING
7. Serve warm with the dipping sauce.

Editors Review

You do not have to be a chef to make great food, as long as you have the passion to learn and great people to share it with! This recipe of Chinese Jiaozi (dumplings) is meant for the aimless cook! This is a simple recipe to follow and great for the first time cook. These traditional Chinese new-year dumplings have the authentic oriental flavors!
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