Ginger Pork Dumplings

Handmade Soy Ginger Pork Dumplings With Sesame Cucumber Salad, and an Umami Dipping Sauce

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PREP TIME: 80 Minutes/ COOK TIME: 10 Minutes

SERVING SIZE: Makes 2 (Based off My Fitness Pal App)/ CALORIES: 1150/ Protein 58g

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Hard

INGREDIENTS: Wonton Wrappers, Sesame Seeds, Ground Pork, 1/8 Cup Sesame Oil, Ginger, 1/4 Cup Rice Wine Vinegar, Scallions, Garlic, 1 TBSP Corn Starch, 1/8 Cup Soy Sauce, Cucumber

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Step 1: Prep and Make Salad

Wash and dry produce

Trim and halve cucumber into half moons

Trim and thinly slice scallions

Peel and mince ginger

Peel and mince garlic

In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, scallions, vinegar, sesame seeds, 1/2 TSP sugar, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper

Set aside, stirring occasionally until ready to serve

Step 2: Make Filling

In a large bowl combine pork, ginger, garlic, scallions, corn starch, half the soy sauce, half the sesame oil, 2 TSP sugar, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper

Step 3: Assemble Dumplings

On a large clean work surface, working one at a time, add 1 TBSP filling to center of each Wonton wrappers. Leaving 1/4 inch boarder around the edges

Lightly brush edges with water using your fingers

Bring two opposite corners together, pinch to seal

Repeat with remaining corners to form dumpling

Step 4: Cook Dumplings

Heat a large pan with oil over medium heat

Add dumplings, sealed side up

Cook for 2 minutes

Carefully add 3/4 cups of water, then cover with a tight fitting lid

Steam for 7 minutes

Step 5: Mix Dipping Sauce

In a small bowl combine remaining sesame oil, and remaining soy sauce

Mix well

Step 6: Finish and Serve

Divide dumplings and cucumber salad between plates

Serve with dipping sauce on the side

Serve hot and enjoy!