Lazy Pan-Steamed Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground meat (turkey, beef, pork, or chicken)
• 2 tbsp green onion (chopped)
• 4 garlic (cloves, freshly minced)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (plus more for finishing)
• mirin (a dash)
• white pepper (a dash (referred to as albino pepper))
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
• 1 package dumpling or wonton wrappers (enough to cover each meatball)
• water (enough to create a thin layer in the pan for steaming)
• chili crisp (for topping)
• sesame seeds (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground meat (turkey, beef, pork, or chicken), 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions, 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, a dash of mirin, and a dash of white pepper.

2. 2

   Mix the ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined.

3. 3

   Form the meat mixture into average-sized meatballs. If you have extra meat, it can be refrigerated for later use.

4. 4

   Heat a pan over medium heat and drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

5. 5

   Add the meatballs to the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, rolling them around to brown the exterior. Do not cook them all the way through at this stage.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to medium-low. Take the dumpling or wonton wrappers and place one over each meatball like a blanket, pressing it down slightly to cover.

7. 7

   Pour a small amount of water into the bottom of the pan to create a thin layer for steaming.

8. 8

   Cover the pan with a lid and let the dumplings steam for 6 to 7 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the lid and finish the dish by topping with chili crisp (or chili oil), sesame seeds, and a few extra dashes of soy sauce.

Notes

This technique is a great time-saver as it avoids the manual folding of individual dumplings. Ensure the pan has a tight-fitting lid to properly steam the wrappers and finish cooking the meat.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dumplings
• lazy recipe
• one-pan
• steamed
• easy dinner
• Asian-inspired