Jiao zi ( 饺子 ）- Chinese Dumplings

Jiao zi (饺子）- Chinese dumplings. These dumplings were prepared with Chinese chives. A special dipping sauce made from ginger, spring onions, chili, black vinegar & some sesame oil. 

Pan fried dumplings

Each time when I prepare these dumplings,  I'll think of my schooling days in Sydney & my working days in Miri, Sarawak.  When I was in Sydney, I'm blessed with wonderful Chinese meals prepared by my friend, Josephine Chan's mom.  In Miri, my friend ChiewHa will prepare these for me!  Yum!! 

Thank you ChiewHa for showing me how to make these lovely dumplings when I was working in Miri, Sarawak.

Here is a video tutorial : l

http://youtu.be/yabqIuZeuc0

Dumpling recipe : 

20 - 25 sheets of dumpling skins.

Filling : 

200g minced meat 

2 tbsp / 3 garlic - minced / finely chopped

2 tbsp / 2" ginger - minced / finely chopped 

10  water chestnuts - cut into small pieces / chop finely 

3 Chinese dried mushrooms , soaked & cut into small pieces. 

50g / 10 stalks Chinese chives - cut thinly

2 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp corn flour

1/4 tsp pepper 

Salt to taste ( optional ) 

Dipping sauce : 

Ginger thinly sliced 

Spring onions thinly sliced

Chili thinly sliced 

Sesame oil 

Black vinegar 

Methods : 

1. Mixed all the filing ingredients in a big bowl, mix well & set aside for 30 mins. 

2. Wrap the dumplings. Refer to tutorial video. 

3. There are 2 ways to cook your dumplings 

Method 1 - Pan Fried 

    Heat up the pan with some oil ( not too much ) over medium flame. 

    Lay the dumpling on the pan, cover with the lid for a few minutes.  Add some water ( 3 tbsp) & quickly put the lid on for a few more minutes. Turn the dumplings to get the other side of the dumpling nice browning. 

Method 2 - Boiling Water

    Boil a pot of water with some oil.  When water reach boiling point, add in the dumplings. Dumplings will float to the surface when they are fully cooked. 

4. Dish out & serve with dipping sauce. 

Boiled dumplings

Dipping sauce : 

Prepare in a small bowl, add in the ginger, chili, spring onions, black vinegar & sesame oil to your preference.  I prefer the black vinegar in the picture.

Chin's notes : 

1. Found an interesting video, 8 ways of folding the dumplings 

http://youtu.be/HK3iG2LyWnY