Easy No-Fold Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 0.5 cup peeled and deveined raw shrimp (chopped)
• 0.5 cup leeks (chopped)
• 0.5 cup scallions (chopped)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (plus more for serving)
• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp granulated chicken bouillon
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3 garlic (cloves, finely minced)
• 30 round wonton wrappers (store-bought)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral high-smoke point oil)
• chili oil (for serving)
• black vinegar (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix the ground pork, chopped shrimp, leeks, scallions, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken bouillon, sugar, and black pepper.

2. 2

   Place 1 tablespoon of the pork filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.

3. 3

   Using a spoon, spread the filling in an even layer across the entire surface of the wrapper. Repeat the process with the remaining filling and wrappers.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers.

5. 5

   Working in batches of 3 or 4 dumplings (about 8 to 10 batches in total), add the dumplings to the hot oil.

6. 6

   Cook until the bottom is crispy and lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Flip the dumplings and cook until the wrapper becomes crispy, about 1 more minute.

8. 8

   Repeat the process with the remaining dumplings.

9. 9

   Serve hot with chili oil, black vinegar, and more soy sauce to taste.

Notes

This 'no-fold' technique is ideal for beginners. Make sure the filling is well-spread so it cooks evenly and quickly.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• main course
• pork
• shrimp
• fried
• Asian
• quick dinner