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4large banana leaves, or parchment paperfor steaming
1/4cupscallionschopped, for garnish
Red pepper flakesoptional, for topping
Instructions
PRPARE THE FILLING
Combine the pork, garlic, ginger, soy, sesame oil, egg, green onions, cornstarch, salt, and pepper together in a medium-sized bowl. . Mix well and set aside.
ASSEMBLE THE DUMPLINGS
On a work surface, lay out 10 wrappers at a time.
With a spoon, scoop 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center of each square.
Brush the outer edges of the wrappers with water and then close them over in a triangle, or a half-moon shape.
Press the dough around the filling to avoid air bubbles. If desired, use your fingers and thumbs to create small pleats along the edges of the dumplings. (See images in post for reference)
Repeat, until filling is all used.
Heat about 2 inches of water in your wok.
If using, tear the banana leaves so they fit snugly on each level of your steamer. (optional)
Once the water is simmering, place the dumplings in your steamer, cover the steamer, and then place in the wok.
Steam for 20 minutes.
MAKE THE PEANUT SAUCE
While the dumplings are steaming make the sauce: In a medium-size saucepan, heat the chili oil over medim-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
Add in the remaining sauce ingredients and stir until combined. Simmer gently for about 4 minutes, until slightly thickened. Add more water, a tbsp at a time, if necessary. The sauce should be velvety, but not too thick.
PREPARE THE DISH
Add the steamed dumplings to your serving bowl.
Ladle the peanut sauce over the top.
Garnish with chopped scallions and red pepper flakes a drizzle of chile oil, if desired.
Notes
Do not cook the pork before steaming, the meat mixture cooks in the dumpling during the steaming (or frying or boiling) process.Dumpling wrappers and banana leaves can be found at Asian markets and online. Wonton wrapper can be substituted for the dumpling wrappers, and banana leaves can be replaced with parchment paper.If you do not have a bamboo steamer, you can steam in a large pot of water, or simply boil them. You can also pan fry the dumplings for about 15 to 18 minutes in a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil.