Chicken and Pork Dumplings
These pork dumplings are a shortcut recipe of the classic pelmeni. Soft wonton wrappers, filled with a juicy pork and chicken meat filling. The process is so easy, and before you know it, you’ll have delicious, homemade dumplings.
Ingredients
- 24 oz wonton wrappers (100 wrappers, 2 packs)
fillings:
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/4 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 medium onion, grated on protruding holes
- 1 garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ tsp salt, or to taste
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp vinegar
- 2 tsp water
- 1-2 Tbsp dill, chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the filling ingredients. Cover and set aside until ready to fold dumplings.
- Cut the wonton wrappers into circles for the perfect dumpling shape.
- Keep a small bowl of water nearby your working surface.
- Lay out a batch of wrappers on a floured surface, and use a spoon to add a spoonful of meat filling to each wrapper.
- Dip your fingers into the water and wet the edges.
- Fold the wrapper over and seal the dumpling. Pinch the edges together to create a round dumpling.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and season with salt.
- Add the dumplings to the pot and cook. Once the dumplings float to the surface, cook for 2-3 minutes. It is essential not to overcook the dumplings, as they will begin to fall apart.
- Serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Avoid using too many wrappers at once. Wonton wrappers can dry out quickly, so it's best to use only a few at a time, and keep the rest covered with a wet paper towel.
- Serve. Top off your dumplings with butter, sour cream, and fresh dill for the ultimate combination.
- Freeze. Arrange the shaped (uncooked) dumplings on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Add to the freezer and wait at least 3 hours, or until the mixture is thoroughly frozen. Add the dumplings to a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 3 months.
- Cook from frozen. To cook the dumplings from frozen, add the dumplings to a pot of boiling water. Once they float, cook them for 3 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.