Dumplings

Feel free to use any shape of dumpling wrapper for this super easy dish. With a bit of prep, you’ll soon be able to enjoy this heap of delicious flavors.

Ingredients

Filling

• ½ lb ground pork
• ¼ tsp sesame oil
• ½ tsp Vietnamese chilli-garlic sauce
• 1½ tsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• pinch black pepper
• 3 tbsp chives, finely chopped
• 24 round dumpling wrappers vegetable oil for greasing tray

Dipping sauce

• 6 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 3 tsp honey
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tsp chives, finely chopped

Optional garnish: chopped chives and curly onions

Preparation

1. In a medium bowl, combine ground pork, sesame oil, chili-garlic sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, kosher salt, black pepper and chives.
2. Open package of dumpling wrappers and remove one. Cover remaining wrappers with a damp kitchen towel while you fill one at a time.
3. Dampen inside edge of wrapper and place 2 teaspoons of filling in center. Fold over the wrapper and pinch sides together, sealing the dumpling. Place on an oiled tray and repeat until all wrappers are filled.
4. Select the Auto Cook Setting #3 “Steamed Chinese Buns”. Select 2 levels and select Start/Set. Place both trays of dumplings into oven and start the cook timer.
5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the dipping sauce ingredients until well combined.
6. Once cooking is complete, remove from oven, garnish and serve immediately.