Ingredients
- 8 ounces lean ground pork
- 6 large shrimp peeled, deveined, and finely chopped (optional)
- 1-inch piece ginger peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 pinch white pepper
- 2 scallions finely chopped
- 1 package (14 ounces) dumpling wrappers
- Preferred sauce for dipping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped shrimp (if using), grated ginger, garlic, soy sauce, salt, sesame oil, white pepper, and scallions. Mix until the ingredients are evenly blended.
- Lay a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of the wrapper. Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges. Fold the wrapper over the filling and press the edges together, creating pleats along one side. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Line a bamboo steamer with parchment paper that has small holes or lightly oil the steamer. Arrange the dumplings in a single layer without touching.
- Place the steamer over a pot of boiling water and steam for 10 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.