Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (180ml) boiling water
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 lb (450g) ground pork
  • ½ cup (15g) fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) sesame oil
  • 1 tsp (5g) fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5g) sugar
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
  • Soy sauce and vinegar (for serving)

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add boiling water, stirring until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground pork, chives, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, sugar, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Divide the rested dough into small pieces. Roll each into a thin circle. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center, fold, and pinch to seal.
  4. Arrange dumplings in a steamer in a single layer. Steam for 10 minutes until the filling is cooked.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add steamed dumplings and fry until bottoms are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  6. Drizzle with soy sauce and vinegar. Serve hot with dipping sauce and enjoy your perfect dumplings recipe!