Homemade Crispy Pan-Fried Dumplings
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with my scrumptious Shanghai shengjian baos! These delightful pan-fried dumplings are packed with savory pork and aromatic ginger, delivering an explosion of flavor with every juicy bite. Trust me, the crispy bottom and soft, fluffy top make every minute of prep worthwhile!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- •Chicken stock jelly (optional)
- •1/4 Chinese cabbage, finely chopped
- •1 whole egg
- •1 tsp instant dried yeast
- •250g pork
- •Bunch of spring onions, finely chopped
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- •Light soy sauce
- •140ml lukewarm water
- •250g plain flour
- •Salt
- •Sesame oil
- •Sugar
- •White pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all the dry dough ingredients together, and slowly add in the water as you mix simultaneously. Once a shaggy dough comes together, knead for 5-10 mins, before letting it rest and proof for 1 hour.
- 2
While the dough proofs, make the filling by combining the meat and all the seasoning together.
- 3
Mix and stir in the same direction to help the protein strands develop until the minced meat changes texture.
- 4
After 1 hour, deflate the dough and knead again for 5-10 mins until smooth. Divide into equal sized pieces and roll out each piece.
- 5
Fill with some filling and seal. Don't worry too much about the pleat as they’re cooked seam-side down.
- 6
When frying, crisp and brown the dumplings bottoms first with some oil on medium-high heat before adding a generous splash of water. Cover with a lid, turn to medium heat and steam until the water evaporates.
- 7
Sprinkle on some chopped spring onions and sesame seeds for garnish, and serve with black vinegar and chili oil.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use a food processor to chop the spring onions and cabbage quickly for the filling.
- ✓Make the dough a day ahead and refrigerate it overnight for better flavor development.
- ✓If the dough feels too sticky, add a little more flour to make it easier to work with.
- ✓For a vegetarian option, substitute the pork with firm tofu and add extra vegetables like mushrooms.