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Asian Chicken Dumplings with Soy Dipping Sauce

These Asian Chicken Dumplings are bursting with flavor! Enjoy tender wrappers filled with savory chicken and fresh veggies, paired with a zesty soy dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dumplings:
  • 800 g ground chicken
  • 100 g cabbage chopped
  • 80 g carrots chopped
  • 40 g celery chopped
  • 1 cm ginger finely chopped (about 1/2 inch)
  • 1 chili pepper chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 bunch green onion chopped
  • 60 ml soy sauce
  • 600 g white flour
  • 420 ml hot water
  • 2 g salt
For the Soy Dipping Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 cm ginger minced (about 1/4 inch)
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 1/2 chili pepper chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Steamer or pot
  • Small bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Start by finely chopping the cabbage, carrots, celery, ginger, chili pepper, and garlic. Place all the chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl, along with the ground chicken and soy sauce. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the white flour and salt. Gradually add the hot water while stirring with a fork. Once the mixture starts to come together, use your hands to knead it into a smooth dough. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
  3. After resting, divide the dough into smaller portions for easier handling. Roll each portion into a thin circle, about 10 cm in diameter. Make sure to keep the dough dusted with flour to prevent sticking.
  4. Place a tablespoon of the chicken filling in the center of each wrapper. Carefully fold the wrapper over the filling, sealing the edges by pinching them together. You can also pleat the edges for a traditional look.
  5. Prepare your steamer or pot with water and bring it to a simmer. Place the dumplings in the steamer basket, ensuring they don't touch each other. Steam for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.
  6. While the dumplings are cooking, mix together the soy sauce, juice from the lemon, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, chopped green onion, and chopped chili pepper in a small bowl. Add sesame oil for that extra depth of flavor. Stir well and set aside.

Notes

  • Freeze leftovers for a quick meal later; simply steam from frozen for about 20 minutes.
  • Experiment with seasonal vegetables like spinach or mushrooms in the filling.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili pepper based on your preference.
  • Substitute ground chicken with turkey, beef, or tofu for variety.