We tried this Andrea Nguyen recipe: http://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2010/10/sichuan-crescent-dumplings-recipe-zhong-jiaozi.html We made the following modifications: first, for the filling, we used minced chicken (dark meat) instead of pork and added 6 oz drained, minced water chestnuts for texture. Second, for the sauce, we used 1 Tbsp neutral vegetable oil (grape seed oil) in lieu of 1 Tbsp chili… Continue reading Sichuan chicken dumplings
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Chinese golden egg dumplings
This dish, which I learned from my friend Amy, involves three components. First, the filling: mix ¼ lb minced pork with 1 tsp Chinese cooking wine, 1 ½ Tbsp water, 1 ½ tsp cornstarch, 1-2 cloves garlic (minced), ½ tsp microplaned ginger, ¼ small onion (minced), and a dash of salt. Second, the egg mixture:… Continue reading Chinese golden egg dumplings
Chinese rice porridge with pork dumplings and bok choy
Rinse and drain 1 cup rice (here, long grain rice), then set aside. In the mean time, soak 2 Tbsp dried shrimp in ½ cup warm water until reconstituted (about 10 mins), then drain and mince. Add 2/3 lb minced pork to the minced shrimp, mixing well, then fold in 1 Tbsp Chinese cooking wine,… Continue reading Chinese rice porridge with pork dumplings and bok choy
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