DumplingsAlso called "youtiao" in some places, "chao suo" in Sichuan, and a famous dish called "hong you chao suo".Dumplings originated in northern China and flourished in the south, with thin skin and large filling being the best. The methods of making dumplings also vary depending on the region, but they are all similar.

Dumpling wrappersPreparation

IngredientsPreparation

Flour250 grams, salt 2 grams,EggsOne, water 90 grams, appropriate amount of dry starch.

Steps

1. Mix all ingredients and knead into a dough, cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes;

2. Divide the dough and use apasta machineto repeatedly press it, making it smooth and glossy;

3. Before the final pressing, brush with dry starch, then cut into the appropriate size squares.

Tips

Besides making it yourself, you can also directly purchase dumpling wrappers, which is more convenient.

How to make dumplings - preparing the filling

PorkChivesFilling

150 grams of pork, 75 grams of chives,coriander1 bunch, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil.Wash and chop the chives;Finely chop the pork and mix with the chives and seasonings to make the filling.

PorkChinese cabbageFilling

Large Chinese cabbage3 pieces, 150 grams of pork, 1 bunch of coriander, 1 scallion, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon of starch.Wash, blanch, and cool the large Chinese cabbage, then chop it and squeeze out the water. Finely chop the pork and mix it with the chopped large Chinese cabbage and seasonings to make the filling.

Tips

The filling can beShrimpSeafood,beef，lamb,three-flavor, vegetarian fillings are also possible, here we won't introduce them one by one, the method is similar.

How to make dumplings - wrapping method

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