Ingredients and Weight:
- Ground beef: 1 pound (450 grams)
- Ground pork: 1/4 pound (113 grams)
- Cabbage, finely chopped: 1 cup (120 grams)
- Green onions, finely chopped: 1/4 cup (30 grams)
- Ginger, minced: 2 tablespoons (12 grams)
- Garlic, minced: 2 cloves (6 grams)
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters)
- Oyster sauce: 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters)
- Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters)
- White pepper powder: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams)
- Flour: 1 cup (120 grams)
- Water: 1/2 cup (120 milliliters)
Preparation Time:
- 30 minutes for preparing the fillings.
- 20 minutes for preparing the dumpling wrappers.
- 15 minutes for assembling the dumplings.
Cooking Time:
- 8-10 minutes for steaming.
Difficulty Level:
Preparation Method Steps:
- Make the filling: Combine the ground beef, ground pork, cabbage, green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper powder in a large bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Make the dumpling wrappers: In a separate bowl, combine the flour and water. Stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Roll out the wrappers: Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into thin circles about 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) in diameter.
- Assemble the dumplings: Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of a wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half and press the edges together to seal.
- Steam the dumplings: Arrange the dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper. Steam for 8-10 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and the filling is no longer pink.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250 per dumpling
- Protein: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful
- Juicy and tender
- Perfect for a quick and easy meal or appetizer
User Comments:
- "These dumplings were absolutely delicious! The filling was so flavorful and the wrappers were perfectly cooked."
- "I'm not usually a fan of dumplings, but these were amazing. The combination of beef and pork was perfect."
- "These dumplings were so easy to make and turned out so well. I even impressed myself!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a steamer, you can also boil the dumplings in a pot of water.
- To prevent the dumplings from sticking to each other, make sure to line the steamer basket with parchment paper or grease it with cooking oil.
- Allow the dumplings to cool slightly before serving to prevent burns.
