Chinese Pork & Leeks Dumplings With Homemade Wrappe

Name: Chinese Pork & Leeks Dumplings With Homemade Wrappers (水餃 - Shui Gao)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Dumpling Dough:; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 & 1/3 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; For the Dumpling Filling:; 1 cup ground pork; 1/2 cup shrimp paste; 1 & 1/2 cups Chinese chives, chopped; 1 teaspoon ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 3 teaspoons Shaoxing wine; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

For the Dumpling Dough:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 & 1/3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the Dumpling Filling:
1 cup ground pork
1/2 cup shrimp paste
1 & 1/2 cups Chinese chives, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
3 teaspoons Shaoxing wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil

1
DUMPLING DOUGH: In a large bowl, mix 3 cups of all purpose flour and 1 & 1/3 cups of water. Add salt to taste.
2
Knead the dough for about 20 minutes or until a smooth ball is formed. If dough is still sticky, add more flour. Cover with wet towel and set aside for least 30 minutes.
3
When dough is ready, cut the ball of dough into 4 pieces and reshape each into a long log. You should have a total of 4 equal-sized logs. Use a knife to cut the logs into 15-20 smaller pieces (each piece should be a size of a quarter), making 60-80 pieces total. Use your hand to make each one into a ball and flatten with a rolling pin to make a circular wrapper about 3 inches in diameter. If necessary, flour your area to prevent sticking.
4
DUMPLINGS FILLING: In a bowl, mix dumpling filling ingredients (ground pork, shrimp paste, chives, ginger, sea salt, sugar, white pepper, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce and sesame oil.
5
DUMPLING: Place a small spoonful of filling into the center of the dumpling skin and seal it up by pressing down on the edges of the wrapper.
6
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a dash of salt. Add the dumplings and boil until they float. Drain the dumplings and serve with your favorite dipping sauce!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Dumpling Dough:, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 & 1/3 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and more.

Yes, Chinese Pork & Leeks Dumplings With Homemade Wrappers (水餃 - Shui Gao) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Pork & Leeks Dumplings With Homemade Wrappers (水餃 - Shui Gao)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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