Lamb and chive dumplings
Delicious dumplings made simple
Serves
4 - 5
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Try this blend of tender lamb and fresh chives encased in delicate dumpling wrappers. The rich taste of lamb is complemented by the subtle sharpness of chives and fragrant cumin. Perfect for appetisers or main courses, these dumplings will become a family favourite in your house. Dumplings can be made in batches and frozen for a quick and convenient meal - simply boil or pan fry from frozen whenever it suits you.
Serve with a zesty salad such as this Asian Slaw!
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ShareIngredients
500g Quality Mark lean lamb mince
200g garlic chivesi
3 garlic cloves
grated2 tsp fresh ginger
grated1 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tsp ground white pepper
oil
for pan frying1 packet dumpling wrappers
if not making at home
2 cups plain flour
+ extra for dusting½ cup water
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp vinegar
1 Tbsp crispy chilli oil
Method
Combine 2 cups flour with ½ cup water. Knead the mixture adding water or flour to adjust the consistency until a smooth dough is formed.
Rest the dough for 20 minutes.
On a well-floured board, roll into an inch thick log, then cut into inch long pieces.
Mix pieces well with flour, then flatten with the palm of your hand.
Roll them into 10cm wide circular wrappers by pushing the rolling pin from the centre outwards and rotating the wrapper slightly each time.
Finely chop the garlic chives or shred the leek.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the filling, and mix well.
Place 1 Tbsp filling in the centre of each wrapper.
Brush some water along the outside of the wrapper, and pinch opposite sides together.
For boiled dumplings, ensure the wrapper is fully sealed to prevent the contents leaking while cooking.
For boiling: add dumplings to a pot of boiling water, stir well and cook for 10 minutes. Dumplings will float when cooked.
For pan frying: heat a non-stick pan with oil, and add dumplings.
Cook for 1 minute until bottoms are golden and crispy, then add ¼ cup water.
Cover and let steam for 2 minutes.
Optional to garnish with toasted spring onion, coriander, and sesame seeds.
Combine dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Serve dumplings with the dipping sauce.
Once cooled, store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information per Serving (258g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 5 serves and doesn't include the optional spring onion, coriander and sesame seeds for garnish.
