Open Dumplings (Blanket Dumplings)

Ingredients

• 500 g Beef mince (can be pork or chicken)
• 2 tsp Soy sauce (plus more for dipping sauce)
• 1 tsp Rice vinegar (plus more for dipping sauce)
• 2 Garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1 tsp Ginger and garlic crush mix
• 1 stem Fresh ginger (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Chilli oil (can substitute with sesame or olive oil; plus more for dipping sauce)
• 1 Spring onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch (to keep the mix together)
• Salt (for seasoning)
• 12 Dumpling wrappers (homemade or store-bought)
• Sesame seeds (for dipping sauce)
• 0.25 cup Water (for steaming)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the 500g of beef mince with 2 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 tsp ginger and garlic crush mix, and the finely chopped fresh ginger stem.

2. 2

   Add the finely chopped spring onion, 1 tsp chilli oil, a pinch of salt for seasoning, and 1 tbsp of cornstarch to the meat mixture.

3. 3

   Mix all ingredients together thoroughly until the meat becomes slightly tacky and well-combined.

4. 4

   Shape the meat mixture into small, flat circles (patties) and place them into a pan.

5. 5

   Place one dumpling wrapper over the top of each meat patty, pressing down slightly so it acts as a 'blanket'.

6. 6

   Add a small amount of oil to the pan and turn the heat to medium-high. Pour in about 1/4 cup of water.

7. 7

   Cover the pan with a lid and steam-fry for approximately 3 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the wrappers are translucent and tender.

8. 8

   While the dumplings cook, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing soy sauce, rice vinegar, chilli oil, and sesame seeds in a small bowl.

9. 9

   Remove the lid and garnish the dumplings with extra spring onions and a drizzle of chilli oil before serving with the dipping sauce.

Notes

The author mentions using homemade dumpling wrappers, but store-bought ones work perfectly for a 30-minute meal. Fresh ginger is recommended over powder for a fresher flavor profile.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dumplings
• asianfood
• 30minutemeals
• beef
• steamed
• pan-fried