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Main Ingredient: Pork Mince
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Prep Time: 30 mins
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Cook Time: 10 mins
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Serves: 16
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Recipe by: Sachie Nomura
Dumplings symbolise wealth and prosperity during the Chinese New Year, as their shape resembles ancient gold ingots. Chef Sachie Nomura has created these pink dumpling wrappers to add a festive splash of colour to this cherished tradition.
Method:
Prepare the Beetroot Water (5 minutes)
- In a small bowl, mix grated beetroot with 100ml of water.
- Strain and reserve 75ml of the naturally pink liquid, discarding the solids.
Make the Dough (10 minutes)
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Gradually add the beetroot water and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Cover with cling wrap and let rest for 5 minutes.
Shape the Dough (5 minutes)
- Roll the dough into a log about 2–2.5cm in diameter.
- Cut into 16 equal pieces and keep covered.
Prepare the Filling (10 minutes)
- Toss chopped cabbage with a small pinch of salt and set aside for 5 minutes.
- Squeeze out excess moisture before using.
- In a bowl, combine pork mince, chives, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper.
- Add the squeezed cabbage.
- Mix vigorously in one direction using chopsticks or a spoon, gradually adding 1–2 tablespoons of water until the mixture becomes sticky and well bound.
Form the Dumplings (10 minutes)
- Flatten each dough piece into a round wrapper about 7.5cm in diameter using a rolling pin.
- Lightly dust with cornflour or tapioca flour to prevent sticking. Keep covered until ready to use.
- Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the centre of each wrapper.
- Fold and pinch the edges to seal, creating pleats if desired.
Steam the Dumplings (8–10 minutes)
- Line a bamboo steamer with parchment paper or a silicone liner (if using parchment, punch small holes to allow steam through).
- Arrange dumplings with space between them and cover with a lid.
- Bring water to a rolling boil in a wok.
- Steam dumplings for 8–10 minutes, until cooked through.
Serve
- Serve hot with dipping sauce on the side.
