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Pork, Ginger and Spring Onion Dumpling Soup


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  • Author: Christina Soong Kroeger
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Omnivore

Description

Irresistibly flavorful dumpling soup with a spicy ginger dipping sauce. Leftovers? Doubtful!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lbs (400 g) pork mince
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, finely minced
  • 4 spring onions, white part only, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) Shaoxing wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 packet wonton or dumpling wrappers
  • 2 cups (1000 ml) water
  • 1 quart (1000 ml) chicken stock
  • 1 inch piece ginger, peeled
  • 2 cups (473 ml) water
  • 4 bunches boy choy, washed, ends trimmed and leaves separated. Chop larger pieces in half for kids.
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Bunch coriander to garnish
  • 5 tbsp (75 ml) Chiangkiang vinegar
  • 3 tsp dried chilli flakes in oil
  • 1 tsp finely minced ginger

Instructions

  1. Mix pork, ginger, and spring onions (or bok choy), soy sauce, wine, sesame oil, and white pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Set up your dumpling station with a chopping board, a small bowl of water, and a large plate.
  3. On the chopping board, scoop teaspoonfuls of the meat mixture onto dumpling wrappers. Dip your finger in the water and seal the wrappers, pleating the edges or leaving them plain. Place the dumplings on a plate.
  4. In a large pot, combine chicken stock, ginger, wine, pepper, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, add bok choy, and immediately reduce heat to a low simmer or turn off.
  5. In another large pot, bring 1 liter of water to a boil. Boil the dumplings in two batches over high heat for 5-6 minutes, or until they float and are cooked through.

For the Soup

  1. Turn off the heat under the soup and add sesame oil. Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl. Top with soup and bok choy and garnish with coriander.
  2. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

Dipping Sauce

  1. Mix vinegar, chili soy sauce, and ginger in a small bowl. Reduce chili amount for less heat.

Notes

  • For extra flavour, lightly toast the dumpling wrappers in a dry pan before filling and cooking.
  • To make ahead, prepare the dumpling filling and assembled dumplings up to 24 hours in advance; store covered in the refrigerator.
  • If you don’t have Shaoxing wine, substitute dry sherry or a dry vermouth for a similar depth of flavour.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 700
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 80