Description
One of the best things about the Huanying Chinese welcome program at Hilton San Francisco Union Square is the Chinese breakfast buffet ( American buffet offered too). Anyone can try these soft, pillow-y delights.
Ingredients
Units
- 2 cups (480 ml) Chinese cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely chopped or 1 lb (450 g) chicken
- 1 lb (450 g) lean pork, ground
- 1/2 lb (225 g) fresh pork belly
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) light soy sauce
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) rice wine
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp pickled ginger, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 64 wonton wrappers
- 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken stock
Instructions
- Mix cabbage, shrimp, pork, soy, wine, onion, oil, ginger and garlic (filling can be mixed and refrigerated for up to 6 hours in advance).
- On each wrapper (keep them covered with a damp cloth so they do no dry out) place about 2 tsp of the mix and seal the edges, use a bit of water on the edge, try to press out all the air and ensure they are tightly sealed.
- In a large skillet heat vegetable oil, fry 16 dumplings for 1 minute or until golden on one side add chicken stock into the pan, reduce heat to low, cover and cook, without turning for about 3-4 minutes or until the dumpling is translucent and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Uncover and on higher heat cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the bottoms are dark brown, drain put on a platter and keep warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Dumpling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 dumplings
- Calories: 180