Easy Weeknight Dumplings: 7 Steps to Family Joy
Quick and simple recipe for dumplings perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup ground meat (chicken, pork, or beef)
- 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (carrots, cabbage, or mushrooms)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, and water to form a dough.
- Knead the dough for 5 minutes and let it rest.
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, vegetables, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over and seal the edges.
- Boil water in a pot and steam the dumplings for 10-12 minutes.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use any filling of your choice.
- Freeze uncooked dumplings for later use.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 dumplings
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg