A plate of excellent dumplings is determined not only by the wrappers but also by the filling. The selection and combination of ingredients, the harmonization of flavors, and the passage of time are what create an exciting filling that makes for highly sought-after dumplings.
Pork and Cabbage Dumpling Filling Recipe
Ingredients:
250g ground pork, 4 cabbage leaves, 1 green onion, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon monosodium glutamate (MSG), 1 tablespoon white pepper powder, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon sugar.
Method:
1. Wash the cabbage, chop it finely, and then sprinkle with salt to draw out water for 5 minutes.
2. Soak the chopped cabbage in water briefly, drain and squeeze out excess water, then place it in a bowl.
3. Add the ground pork and chopped green onion to the cabbage.
4. Add salt, MSG, and other seasonings, mix well, and you're done.
Homestyle Pork and Cabbage Dumpling Filling Recipe
Ingredients:
Pork, green onions, ginger, cabbage, eggs, cooking wine, salt, sesame oil.
Method:
1. Wash the pork and mince it; wash and finely chop the green onions and ginger, set aside.
2. Wash and chop the cabbage, then mix with sesame oil.
3. Combine the meat, green onions, and ginger with the cabbage, add an egg, and stir in one direction.
4. After it has thickened, add cooking wine, sesame oil, and salt, and mix well.
Authentic Pork and Cabbage Dumpling Filling Recipe
Ingredients:
500g ground pork, enough cabbage, 2 large green onions, 2 slices of ginger, anise and Sichuan pepper water, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt, white pepper powder.
Method:
1. Finely chop the ginger and green onions.
2. Finely mince the ground pork again; prepare anise and Sichuan pepper water by boiling them.
3. Wash and chop the cabbage, sprinkle with salt to draw out water, then drain and set aside.
4. In the minced pork, add the chopped green onions and ginger, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt, white pepper powder, and anise and Sichuan pepper water, stirring until it thickens.
5. Then mix in the chopped cabbage and stir evenly.
Tips for Pork and Cabbage Dumpling Filling:
1. Prepare the pork with a ratio of about 2:8 fat to lean.
2. Salt the cabbage to draw out water so that it doesn't make the filling too watery when wrapping.