Chicken dumplings are a delightful dish that combines tender chicken filling with delicate dumpling wrappers. Here’s an easy-to-follow recipe to make them at home!
Ingredients:
- For the filling:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the dumpling wrappers:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup boiling water
- Extra flour for dusting
- For dipping sauce (optional):
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions:
- Make the filling:
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, chopped green onions, grated ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the dumpling wrappers:
- Place the all-purpose flour in a large mixing bowl.
- Carefully pour the boiling water into the flour while stirring with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Assemble the dumplings:
- Roll out the dough into a long cylinder and cut into small pieces.
- Roll each piece into a thin circle about 3 inches in diameter.
- Place a spoonful of chicken filling in the center of each wrapper.
- Fold the wrapper in half over the filling and pinch the edges to seal, pleating as you go along to create a crescent shape.
- Cook the dumplings:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Carefully add the dumplings and cook until they float to the surface, about 4-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain.
- Make the dipping sauce (optional):
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve:
- Arrange the dumplings on a serving platter.
- Serve hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
Enjoy your homemade chicken dumplings!
This recipe yields about 30 dumplings and serves 4-6 people as an appetizer or part of a meal. Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences and enjoy the delicious flavors of homemade dumplings!