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Homemade Dumplings: 5 Joyful Steps to Perfect Pockets

Homemade Dumplings

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Homemade dumplings are delicious and versatile. They can be filled with various ingredients and served in different ways.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup ground meat (pork, chicken, or beef)
  • 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (cabbage, carrots, or mushrooms)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, water, and salt in a bowl to form a dough.
  2. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  3. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine ground meat, vegetables, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.
  5. Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
  6. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.
  7. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal.
  8. Boil water in a pot and cook the dumplings for 5-7 minutes.
  9. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Notes

  • You can freeze uncooked dumplings for later use.
  • Experiment with different fillings.
  • Serve with soy sauce or chili sauce for extra flavor.

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