Dim Sum (点心): Steamed Chicken Dumplings (鸡肉蒸饺) Recipe
Dim Sum (点心): Steamed Chicken Dumplings (鸡肉蒸饺) Recipe Dim Sum (点心) at glance: A collection of small, bite-sized dishes served in steamer baskets or on small plates. Popular items include […]
Dim Sum (点心): Steamed Chicken Dumplings (鸡肉蒸饺) Recipe
Dim Sum (点心) at glance: A collection of small, bite-sized dishes served in steamer baskets or on small plates. Popular items include dumplings, buns, rolls, and desserts. Often enjoyed as a brunch, dim sum has a wide variety of flavors and textures.
Ingredients:
For the Dumpling Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Filling:
- 1/2 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped green onion
Instructions:
- Make the Dough:
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the boiling water, stirring with a fork or chopsticks until the mixture forms small clumps.
- Add the vegetable oil and knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, water chestnuts, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, white pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Assemble the Dumplings:
- Roll the dough into a long log and cut it into small, equal pieces (about 1 inch each).
- Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten with your palm to form a small disc.
- Use a rolling pin to roll each disc into a thin circle, about 3 inches in diameter.
- Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal. You can pleat the edges for a traditional look.
- Steam the Dumplings:
- Line a steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the dumplings in the steamer basket, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Steam over boiling water for 10-12 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Prepare the Dipping Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil (if using), sugar, garlic, and green onion.
- Serve:
- Serve the steamed dumplings hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
Enjoy your delicious and halal chicken dim sum!
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