Pork or chicken dumplings
Pork or chicken dumplings

Pork or chicken dumplings

Preparation 40 minutes
Cooking time 5 to 7 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 250 g (1/2 lb) ground pork or chicken
  • 125 g (1/4 lb) small Northern shrimp, blanched
  • 80 ml (1/3 cup) bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced  
  • 45 ml (3 tbsp) fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 small carrot, shredded
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) soy or tamari sauce
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) toasted sesame oil
  • Ground black pepper
  • 20 wonton wrappers
  • Chicken broth or frying oil

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients, except the wonton wrappers and chicken broth or frying oil, until well combined. 
  2. Place the wrappers on a baking sheet covered with parchment or waxed paper.
  3. Using a tablespoon, scoop a bit of the mixture and place at the centre of each wrapper.
  4. Moisten the edges of the wrapper and fold over the filling to make a triangle. Press to seal edges. Leave to dry.
  5. Before serving, poach the dumplings in chicken broth for 5 to 7 minutes, or fry over high heat until they are golden brown.
  6. Serve as a snack or appetizer over jasmine rice with a peanut sauce.

Tip:

The dumplings may be prepared in advance and frozen. They will be ready to cook. Perfect when having unexpected guests over!

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