Chinese Pork and Shrimp Dumplings

About this recipe

Experience authentic Chinese flavors with these delectable pork and shrimp dumplings. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, these dumplings feature a savory mixture of seasoned pork and shrimp encased in tender dumpling wrappers, then boiled to perfection.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or rice wine
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 package dumpling wrappers

Directions

1. 1

   Combine ground pork, minced shrimp, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Mix well until the filling is evenly distributed.

3. 3

   Lay a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and place a spoonful of filling in the center.

4. 4

   Dampen the edges of the wrapper with water, fold in half, and press to seal.

5. 5

   Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.

6. 6

   Bring a pot of water to boil and gently add dumplings.

7. 7

   Cook for 3-4 minutes until dumplings float. Ensure pork is cooked through.

8. 8

   Remove with a slotted spoon and serve immediately.