Smashed Dumplings
Ingredients
- For the dipping sauce
- 2 Tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- For the filling
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 clove garlic grated (or measure with your heart)
- 1 inch piece ginger grated
- 1 c finely shredded cabbage divided
- 3 scallions finely chopped
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ tsp ground white pepper
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- Dumpling or wonton wrappers
- Shredded carrots for garnish
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and thoroughly whisk together. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pork, garlic, ginger, scallions, HALF of the cabbage and the beaten egg. Mix well using your hands in ONE DIRECTION until fully incorporated.
- Spread a tablespoon of the filling in a thin layer onto one side of a wrapper. Repeat until filling is gone.
- Heat a large flat-bottomed skillet or griddle over med-night heat.
- Carefully place 3-4 wontons, meat side down on the skillet. Avoid overlapping the edges. Give it a light press with a spatula to ensure a good sear. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and there is no pink.
- Flip and cook the wrapper side down for 60-90 seconds or until golden brown and crispy. Remove to a paper towel lined plate or tray and repeat until all the dumplings/wontons are cooked. Serve with dipping sauce.
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