Chinese Dumplings

Recipe courtesy of TheMatrix

6-8 oz ground pork, not too lean

1 tsp sugar

1 Tbsp Chinese rice wine

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1 sprig green onion/scallion, chopped

1-2 tsp ginger root, chopped finely

1 small garlic clove, chopped finely

2 tsp sesame oil

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Pre-made dumpling wrappers (round)

Small bowl of water

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-Mix all ingredients (except wrappers and water) in a bowl. Set aside 25 minutes for flavors to mix.

-Use a small spoon to scoop about 1 tsp of the mixture into the center of a dumpling wrapper.

-Wet the edges of the wrapper with water. Press edges together firmly, forming a half circle.

-Cook in boiling water for about 5 minutes. Drain.

-Serve dumplings as-is

-OR-

-Pan fry the dumplings in some sesame oil and soy sauce for approximately 3 minutes until browned on one side.