Make-Ahead Pork Dumplings

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Make-Ahead Pork Dumplings
45 min.
100
75kcal

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Are you ready to impress your family and friends with a delightful culinary treat? Our Make-Ahead Pork Dumplings are the perfect addition to your appetizer menu, offering a burst of flavor that will leave your guests asking for more. What’s truly special about this recipe is that it’s both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences without compromising on taste.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delicious dumplings, serving up to 100 people—ideal for gatherings, parties, or special occasions. Tender ground pork and lean pork loin are perfectly complemented by fresh herbs like ginger and parsley, along with crunchy water chestnuts that add a satisfying texture. The hint of sesame oil and lite soy sauce brings it all together, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

One of the best features of this recipe is its make-ahead capability. You can prepare a large batch in advance, freeze them, and simply steam them when ready to entertain. Whether served as an antipasto, a snack, or a starter, these dumplings are sure to impress. So roll up your sleeves and step into the kitchen to create a dish that embodies both tradition and innovation!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cornstarch 
  • 0.5 cup fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free reduced-sodium
  • tablespoons ginger fresh minced
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  •  spring onion diced
  • 12 ounce sausage meat 
  • 1.5 pounds pork loin boneless lean cut into chunks
  • 32 ounce wonton skins 
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • teaspoon sesame oil 
  • teaspoons soya sauce 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • teaspoon teriyaki sauce 
  • 15  water chestnuts finely chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet

Directions

  1. Process pork loin in a food processor until finely chopped.
  2. Combine pork loin, pork sausage, and next 11 ingredients.
  3. Cut corners from wonton skins to form circles. Drop 1 teaspoon mixture onto middle of each skin. Gather up skin sides, letting dough pleat naturally. Lightly squeeze the middle while tapping the bottom on a flat surface so it will stand upright.
  4. Arrange dumplings in a bamboo steam basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. Serve with sauces, if desired.
  6. Note: To freeze, arrange dumplings on a baking sheet; freeze for 2 hours.
  7. Place in zip-top freezer bags; label and freeze for up to 3 mounths. To cook dumplings from frozen state, steam for 22 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories75kcal
Protein42.15%
Fat50.22%
Carbs7.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.92
Glycemic Load
0.35
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.2004347748083%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.32mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:74.73kcal
3.74%
Fat:4.04g
6.21%
Saturated Fat:1.39g
8.68%
Carbohydrates:1.38g
0.46%
Net Carbohydrates:1.3g
0.47%
Sugar:0.55g
0.61%
Cholesterol:15.35mg
5.12%
Sodium:240.21mg
10.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.63g
15.25%
Vitamin K:3.48µg
3.31%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.3%
Vitamin B3:0.57mg
2.87%
Selenium:1.95µg
2.79%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.69%
Phosphorus:21.01mg
2.1%
Zinc:0.21mg
1.39%
Potassium:39.42mg
1.13%
Iron:0.2mg
1.11%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.1%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.09%
Source:My Recipes