Jiaozi - Chinese Dumplings (Chinese New Year)

Name: Jiaozi - Chinese Dumplings (Chinese New Year)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 1/4 cups water cold; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup ground pork or beef; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon rice wine Chinese or dry sherry; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper freshly ground, or to taste; 3 tablespoons sesame oil; 1/2 each scallions, spring or green onions finely minced; 1 1/2 cups napa (Chinese) cabbage finely shredded; 4 tablespoons bamboo shoots shredded; 2 slices ginger fresh, finely minced; 1 clove garlic peeled and finely minced

Servings: persons

3 cups flour, all-purpose
1 1/4 cups water cold
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup ground pork or beef
1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon rice wine Chinese or dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon white pepper freshly ground, or to taste
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 each scallions, spring or green onions finely minced
1 1/2 cups napa (Chinese) cabbage finely shredded
4 tablespoons bamboo shoots shredded
2 slices ginger fresh, finely minced
1 clove garlic peeled and finely minced

1
Stir the salt into the flour.
2
Slowly stir in the cold water, adding as much as is necessary to form a smooth dough.
3
Don't add more water than is ncessary.
4
Knead the dough into a smooth ball.
5
Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
6
While the dough is resting, prepare the filling ingredients.
7
Add the soy sauce, salt, rice wine and white pepper to the meat, stirring in only one direction.
8
Add the remaining ingredients, stirring in the same direction, and mix well.
9
To make the dumpling dough: knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball.
10
Divide the dough into 60 pieces.
11
Roll each piece out into a circle about 3-inches in diameter.
12
Place a small portion (about 1 level tablespoon) of the filling into the middle of each wrapper.
13
Wet the edges of the dumpling with water.
14
Fold the dough over the filling into a half moon shape and pinch the edges to seal.
15
Continue with the remainder of the dumplings.
16
To cook, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
17
Add half the dumplings, giving them a gentle stir so they don't stick together.
18
Bring the water to a boil, and add 1/2 cup of cold water.
19
Cover and repeat.
20
When the dumplings come to a boil for a third time, they are ready.
21
Drain and remove.
22
If desired, they can be pan-fried at this point.

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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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups flour, all-purpose, 1 1/4 cups water cold, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup ground pork or beef, and more.

Yes, Jiaozi - Chinese Dumplings (Chinese New Year) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Jiaozi - Chinese Dumplings (Chinese New Year)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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