Jiaozi Dumplings

Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Jiaozi Dumplings
45 min.
60
39kcal

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Discover the delightful world of Jiaozi Dumplings, a beloved staple in Chinese cuisine that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. These dairy-free dumplings are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a fun culinary project that you can share with family and friends. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 60 dumplings, making them perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply as a delicious snack.

What sets these Jiaozi apart is their flavorful filling, which combines tender ground pork with the crispness of napa cabbage, enhanced by the aromatic notes of fresh ginger and green onions. The addition of light soy sauce, Shaoxing rice wine, and toasted sesame oil creates a savory depth that will have everyone coming back for more. Each dumpling is a little pocket of joy, ready to be dipped in rich Chinese black rice vinegar, adding a tangy kick that perfectly complements the savory filling.

Whether you’re serving them as an antipasti, starter, or appetizer, these dumplings are sure to impress. The process of folding and pleating the wrappers is not only satisfying but also a wonderful way to engage with your food. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to the bustling streets of China with every bite!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon ginger fresh minced
  • 60  wonton wrappers (purchased premade, or see sub-recipe)
  • tablespoons soy sauce light
  • teaspoons rice wine dry
  • teaspoons sesame oil toasted
  • 11 ounces ground pork 
  • 60 servings rice vinegar black chinese for dipping
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup spring onion minced
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 2.5 cups napa cabbage minced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • mixing bowl
  • pot
  • slotted spoon
  • colander
  • chopsticks

Directions

  1. To make the filling, toss the cabbage and salt together in a large bowl and let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Drain the cabbage in a colander over a sink and use your hands to squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, pork, soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, ginger, green onions, and pepper. Stir in one direction with a chopstick until just mixed.
  4. To form the dumplings, rest a wrapper in the palm of your hand and place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center. Dip your finger in a bowl of water and run it around the edge to help make a good seal. Lightly fold the wrapper over on itself but don't touch the edges together. Starting at one end, use your fingers to make a small pleat on the side of the wrapper closed to you, then press the pleat into the other side and pinch together firmly. Keep making pleats down the dumpling opening in this way until completely sealed. Repeat this process with the remaining filling and wrappers.
  5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop half of the dumplings into the water and stir once so they don't stick together. When the water boils again, add 1 cup of cold water to the pot. Then when it boils again, add 3 cups of cold water. The third time the water boils, the dumplings are cooked.
  6. Remove them with a slotted spoon and repeat with the remaining dumplings.
  7. Serve immediately with small bowls of Chinese black rice vinegar for dipping.
  8. Reprinted with permission from Feeding The Dragon: A Culinary Travelogue Through China with Recipesby Mary Kate Tate & Nate Tate, (C) © 2011 Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC

Nutrition Facts

Calories39kcal
Protein18.53%
Fat32.67%
Carbs48.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.93
Glycemic Load
0.04
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.6534782431048%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:38.97kcal
1.95%
Fat:1.36g
2.09%
Saturated Fat:0.45g
2.81%
Carbohydrates:4.56g
1.52%
Net Carbohydrates:4.36g
1.58%
Sugar:0.08g
0.09%
Cholesterol:4.42mg
1.47%
Sodium:99.23mg
4.31%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.15%
100%
Protein:1.73g
3.46%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.27%
Selenium:3.45µg
4.93%
Vitamin B3:0.67mg
3.37%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.11%
Vitamin K:3.11µg
2.96%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.57%
Folate:9.86µg
2.46%
Iron:0.34mg
1.87%
Phosphorus:17.41mg
1.74%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.56%
Vitamin C:1.05mg
1.27%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.21%
Source:Epicurious