Chinese Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings

Steps

1. 1Filling
2. 2In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except dumpling wrappers.
3. 3Mix with chopsticks in 1 directly till mixture becomes slightly sticky, about 5 minutes.
4. 4Wrap the dumplings
5. 5Place a dumpling wrapper in your palm, add about 1 Tbsp of filling in center. (Tip for beginners: use less filling to make wrapping easier.)
6. 6Wet the edges of the wrapper with a bit water.
7. 7Fold in half and secure the top center by pinching the wrapper together.
8. 8Squeeze sides of wrapper between thumb & index fingers tightly to secure.
9. 9Slightly bend toward you.
10. 10Make sure everything is sealed. Reinforce the edges by pinching if needed.
11. 11Separate dumplings and make sure they’re not touching each other. Put them on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper.
12. 12Pan fry dumplings
13. 13Heat 3 Tbsps oil on medium heat in a non-stick pan.
14. 14Pan fry 20 dumplings for about 2 minutes till bottom is golden brown.
15. 15Add 1 cup water (or about 1/3 height of the dumplings), cover, cook on medium high for 5-7 minutes. Uncover, cook till water evaporates.
16. 16Enjoy!