Steamed Dumplings with Pork and Chives (韭菜猪肉蒸饺)

韭菜猪肉蒸饺 (Steamed Dumplings with Pork and Chives) is a classic dish in Hubei Cuisine, known for its delicious combination of savory pork and fresh chives wrapped in a delicate dumpling wrapper.

Steamed Dumplings with Pork and Chives (韭菜猪肉蒸饺)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 cups chopped chives
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 package dumpling wrappers

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped chives, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, sugar, and white pepper. Mix well.
  2. Place a small spoonful of the pork and chive mixture in the center of each dumpling wrapper.
  3. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold and pleat to seal the dumplings.
  4. Place the dumplings in a steamer lined with parchment paper and steam for 15 minutes.
  5. Serve hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
15g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Steamer Parchment paper

Tools

Knife Cutting board Spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the 韭菜猪肉蒸饺 with a side of hot and sour soup for a complete Hubei Cuisine meal.

Tips & tricks

For a time-saving option, you can use store-bought dumpling wrappers instead of making them from scratch.

Cost

$10