Method
- In a large bowl combine pork and all other ingredients except the chopped chinese greens
- mix well to combine, then stir 100 times around the bowl (no kidding! it gives the filling a smooth consistency!)
- add the finely chopped greens and mix well
- refrigerate until ready
Making the Dumplings
Place a teaspoon of filling in the centre of a wrapper
Dip a finger in water and then run your finger around the edge of the wrapper
Fold the wrapper in half and pinch together at the top
Starting from the unsealed right side, pleat and press the opening closed
Repeat the same action on the left side
The finished dumpling looks like a Chinese money bag. Of course.
If you're not feeling dextrous, these dumpling presses can be cheaply bought in cookware stores
Place a wrapper on the opened press
Squeeze it closed
Open it to find...
A perfectly formed dumpling!
To Cook
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil
- Gently lower 6-8 dumplings at a time into pot, cooking for 3-4 minutes or until dumplings float to the surface
- Drain and place in bowls