Learn how to make Chinese egg dumplings at home with this easy and delicious recipe. These dumplings are filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, eggs, and spices, and then steamed to perfection. Serve them as an appetizer or main course for a satisfying and flavorful meal. This recipe takes just a few minutes to prepare and is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 30 round dumpling wrappers
- Water for steaming
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, beaten eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Lay a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling mixture onto the center of the wrapper. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold it in half to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly to seal the dumpling. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Place a steamer basket in a large pot and fill it with water, just below the level of the basket. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Arrange the dumplings in the steamer basket, leaving some space between each dumpling to prevent sticking. Cover the pot with a lid and steam the dumplings for 15-20 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.
- Carefully remove the dumplings from the steamer and serve hot. They can be enjoyed on their own or dipped in soy sauce or a chili oil-based sauce for extra flavor.
