Chinese Chicken and Ginger Steamed Soup Dumplings

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 1
Chinese Chicken and Ginger Steamed Soup Dumplings that are perfect for a cozy evening
in Appetizer

Prep

50 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

Filling :
3/4 cup chicken stock , or more if needed
1 teaspoon agar-agar flakes
1 piece fresh ginger root , peeled
1 spring onion , sliced
3/4 cup warm water
9 ounces ground chicken
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cooking wine
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Dough :
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup warm water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
200
Sugar
2g
Fat
4g
Chinese cuisine is famous worldwide, and their dumplings have become one of the sought after dishes. These Chinese Chicken and Ginger Steamed Soup Dumplings are delicious and easy to make making them perfect for a cosy evening to be enjoyed with your loved ones. Filled with a mixture of chicken, ginger, and spring onion, these dumplings offer a delightful range of flavors that everyone will enjoy. The broth, meanwhile, provides a savory-sweet balance that helps to create a rich flavor that is perfect for the cold months. To give these dumplings a great touch, they are steamed instead of fried, softening their texture while reducing the amount of oil they contain. The result is a light and savory dumpling that is both healthy and delicious.

Instructions

1.In a small pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil and dissolve the agar-agar flakes in it.
2.Use a spoon to scoop out the ginger root from the chicken stock and discard it.
3.Add the spring onion to the chicken stock and set it aside to cool.
4.In a large mixing bowl, mix the warm water and flour together to form a dough.
5.Knead the dough for 10 minutes and let it rest for another 30 minutes.
6.In a separate mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, soy sauce, cooking wine, sesame oil, white sugar, and black pepper together.
7.Once the dough has rested, roll it out to a thickness of 1mm and cut out circles of approximately 8cm in diameter.
8.Add a spoonful of the chicken mixture into the center of each dough circle.
9.Fold the dough circles in half to seal the filling and twist the edges of the dough to create a dumpling shape.
10.Place the dumplings onto a steamer-basket lined with parchment paper and steam them over simmering water for 6-8 minutes, until they are cooked through.

PROS

Soft and savory dumplings that are filled with a delicious combination of chicken and ginger to provide a hearty and comforting flavor.

In addition to being a tasty appetizer, these dumplings are easy to make and can be steamed just in six to eight minutes.

Since these dumplings are steamed instead of fried, they are a healthier alternative to some other popular dumpling recipes.

CONS

These dumplings require a little bit of prep work, so it may take some time before they are ready to be cooked and enjoyed.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These dumplings contain chicken that is a good source of protein and ginger that is known to help alleviate nausea and reduce inflammation. Moreover, ginger also provides antioxidants that protect the body from free-radical damage.
These Chinese Chicken and Ginger Steamed Soup Dumplings have a high nutritional value and are a great option for people who want to restrict their caloric intake.

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