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Steamed Chicken and Leek Dumplings
These delicious steamed chicken and leek dumplings from BCLIQUOR feature tender ground chicken filling infused with ginger, garlic, and aromatic Chinese leeks, all wrapped in delicate dumpling skins. Perfect for entertaining or meal prep, these dumplings can be served fresh or frozen, making them an incredibly versatile dish. Pair them with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or elegant Primitivo to elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup Chinese leek
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 package round dumpling wrappers
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 pinch crushed roasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- To make chicken filling, combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl except wrappers and dipping sauce.
- Have dumpling wrappers ready and a small bowl filled with water.
- To make dumplings, place 1 tbsp (15 ml) of chicken filling in middle of a wrapper.
- Dip your finger in water and run it around edge of half of wrapper.
- Fold wrapper in half and pinch outside edges together, overlapping as you go, to seal edges in a crescent shape.
- Repeat with remaining dumplings.
- Dumplings can either be steamed right away, or frozen in a single layer, then placed in an airtight bag or container and frozen until ready to serve.
- To cook dumplings, line a bamboo steamer with parchment paper or a lettuce leaf.
- Lay dumplings in a single layer (not touching) in steamer.
- From fresh: Steam over medium heat for about 8 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.
- From frozen: Steam over medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.
- Serve with desired dipping sauce.
- For dipping sauce, mix all ingredients together.
- Serve dumplings with dipping sauce and chili sauce or oil.
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