Dumplings are the kind of food I would eat every single day for every meal, if there were no consequences! They are so good! You simply can't go wrong with ginger and scallions - a match made in dumpling heaven - or any other heaven, to be quite honest.
Dumplings are actually quite easy to make, they are just a bit time consuming. If I am making them by myself, I usually put on a good movie (or a Star Trek marathon anyone?) and entertain myself while I wrap them. It is ideal to invite friends over and make a night of it. Most people I have invited over for my "dumpling parties" have really gotten into it and have had a smashing good time. Beware of food coma afterwards though, I have had friends pass out on the carpet / couch because they'd had too many dumplings!
Dumpling wrappers freeze very well. I keep them handy in event of a dumpling craving.
Here is a little trick. I add a bit of olive to the filling. Olive oil in dumplings you ask? Ideally you'd use sesame seed oil, but I prefer extra virgin olive oil in this recipe. I am a rebel that way. This recipe is all asian except for the olive oil! Use good quality soy sauce in the dipping sauce recipe at the bottom of this post. There is nothing in the world worse than bad soy sauce. Okay, may be there are some things worse than bad soy sauce!
Yield: 120 dumplings
Prep Time: 2 Hours
Cooking Time: ½ Hour
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