pork + charred cabbage dumplings

Step 1

Mix all the sauce ingredients together and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium cast iron, heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil over medium heat. Add the chopped cabbage and let it sit in the pan without stirring for a couple of minutes until dark spots appear. Stir and repeat until the cabbage has charred spots all over. Transfer cabbage to a cutting board, cool slightly and finely chop. Mix with the filling ingredients (minus the wrappers) until everything is well mixed.

Step 3

Take a round wrapper and brush the edge with water. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center and fold with pleats (see above for video references!). Dust the bottom with a little flour and place on a tray. Repeat until all the filling is done.

Step 4

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Place the dumplings in the pan, flat bottom side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown. Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan, cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the water has evaporated. Serve hot with dipping sauce. Any extra dumplings can be frozen and cooked from frozen in the same method.