Do you know the Dumplings? They are a kind of dumpling, typical of Asian gastronomy, consisting of a dough filled with an infinite number of delicious ingredients. We can find all kinds of dumplings. Moreover, this snack is becoming more and more popular all over the world. So join us to celebrate the National Dumpling Day, which is celebrated every September 26th.
As we mentioned before, Dumplings, some snacks of Cantonese origin, consist of a dough (which can be of different types); which is also filled with different ingredients. We can find vegetable, fish, meat or even fruit dumplings. And there are also sweet dumplings.
These snacks are part of what is known as Dim Sum, which we can translate as: “small bite that touches the heart”.
Celebrate Dumpling Day
Every September 26th is celebrated the World Dumpling Day, because, as you may already know, there is a day for everything. So if you also want to celebrate it with us, join us!
One of the best ways to celebrate it is by preparing some great dumplings. Plus, you can make them with your favorite filling. And of course, don’t forget to share your creations with everyone using the hashtag #NationalDumplingDay.
This day was created by the company TMI Food Group, in 2015, with the idea of promoting and publicizing even more this Asian food.
And you, do you dare to celebrate Dumpling Day? Dare to celebrate it as tradition dictates and elaborate a great recipe:
How to Make Chinese Dumplings
How to Make Chinese Dumplings
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 200 g Flour
- 100 ml Water (approx)
- 40 g Cornstarch
For the filling
- 400 g Minced meat (your choice)
- 1 spring onio
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauc
- Crushed pepper
- 1 clove Garlic
Instructions
For the dough
- We start with the dough. Heat the water in the microwave, until it is lukewarm. Meanwhile, mix the flour and salt (a pinch).
- Add the water and mix again. Now you can start kneading the mixture. Check the texture and, if it is too soft, add a little more flour. And if it needs more water because it is too hard, add more water. Knead for about 10 minutes, until the dough has a soft and manageable texture.
- Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest for two hours. After that time, shape the dough so that it can be cut into equal portions.
- Cut 20-25 equal pieces. Shape them round and flatten them with a rolling pin. If the dough sticks too much, add a pinch of flour.Let it rest in the refrigerator while we continue with the filling.
For the filling
- For the stuffing, chop the spring onion and garlic, and fry in a pan with a drizzle of oil. Cook over medium-low heat until the chives start to become transparent. Then add the minced meat and let it cook. Add the soy sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- With the filling ready, we are going to put a spoonful or so on each disk of dough. Close them well, folding them in half and pressing the edges, just like a patty.Now that we have them ready we can fry them, steam them or boil them. We are going to cook them.
- Put a pot with plenty of water, add the dumplings and bring to a boil. Cook for about 7-8 minutes with low heat, until the dough is well done, but not too soft. And now we have smooth dumplings.
And you, do you dare to celebrate Dumpling Day? If you like Asian food, do not miss our specialized recipes section to prepare at home the best dishes of this gastronomy.
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