Steamed chicken and vegetable dumplings are a delicious and healthy dish often enjoyed in various Asian cuisines. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 cups finely chopped vegetables (such as cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and/or bell peppers)
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Round dumpling wrappers
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped vegetables, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble Dumplings:
- Take a dumpling wrapper and place a small amount (about 1 tablespoon) of the filling in the center.
- Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water using your fingertip.
- Fold the wrapper in half to form a half-moon shape, pressing the edges together to seal. You can crimp the edges for decoration if desired. Repeat until all filling is used.
- Steam Dumplings:
- Prepare a steamer basket by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the dumplings in the steamer basket, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Place the steamer basket over a pot of boiling water, ensuring the water does not touch the dumplings.
- Steam the dumplings for about 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. The wrappers should appear translucent, and the filling should be firm.
- Serve:
- Once cooked, carefully remove the dumplings from the steamer basket and transfer them to a serving plate.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce of your choice, such as soy sauce, chili oil, or a combination of soy sauce and rice vinegar.
Enjoy your delicious steamed chicken and vegetable dumplings! They make a fantastic appetizer or main course for any meal.
