Steamed Dumpling Spoons with Special Sauce Recipe

Name: Steamed Dumpling Spoons with Special Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground pork; 1/2 cup finely chopped straw mushrooms (recommended: Polar); 3 scallions, green parts only, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil; 2 tablespoons hot and spicy Szechwan seasoning mix (recommended: Sun Luck); 21 gyoza or pot sticker wrappers; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon Asian Chili paste; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons honey

Servings: persons

1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup finely chopped straw mushrooms (recommended: Polar)
3 scallions, green parts only, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
2 tablespoons hot and spicy Szechwan seasoning mix (recommended: Sun Luck)
21 gyoza or pot sticker wrappers
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Asian Chili paste
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons honey

1
Special equipment: bamboo steamer
2
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, chopped mushrooms, scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame seed oil, and seasoning mix.
3
Stir thoroughly.
4
Place 1 tablespoon of filling on each wrapper and gather sides up to middle.
5
Leave center of dumpling open.
6
Tap bottom on counter so dumplings sit upright.
7
To keep dumplings from drying out, cover with a damp paper towel until ready to steam.
8
Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit bamboo steamer.
9
Lightly spray with cooking spray and fit into steamer.
10
Place dumplings in steamer and set on top of a wok or medium pot of boiling water.
11
Steam for 6 to 8 minutes or until filling is cooked through.
12
In a medium bowl, stir together all Special Sauce ingredients.
13
Serve dumplings on a Chinese soup spoon with a small amount of 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound ground pork, 1/2 cup finely chopped straw mushrooms (recommended: Polar), 3 scallions, green parts only, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, and more.

Yes, Steamed Dumpling Spoons with Special Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Steamed Dumpling Spoons with Special Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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