Chinese dumplings (jiaozi)

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Gather the ingredients.

Step 2

Stir the salt into the flour. Slowly stir in the cold water, adding as much as is necessary to form a smooth dough.

Step 3

Knead the dough into a smooth ball

Step 4

Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Step 5

While the dough is resting, make the filling; add the soy sauce, salt, rice wine, and white pepper to the meat, stirring in only one direction.

Step 6

Add the remaining ingredients, stirring in the same direction, and mix well.

Step 7

To make the dumpling dough, knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball

Step 8

Divide the dough into 60 pieces. Roll each piece out into a circle about 3 inches in diameter.

Step 9

Place a small portion (about 1 level tablespoon) of the filling into the middle of each wrapper.

Step 10

Wet the edges of the dumpling with water.

Step 11

Fold the dough over the filling into a half moon shape and pinch the edges to seal. Continue with the remainder of the dumplings.

Step 12

To cook, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add half the dumplings, giving them a gentle stir so they don't stick together. Bring the water to a boil, and add 1/2 cup of cold water. Cover and repeat.

Step 13

When the dumplings come to a boil for the third time, they are ready. Drain and remove.

Step 14

If desired, they can be pan-fried at this point.

Step 15

Serve and enjoy!