Emeril's Pork Dumplings With Spicy Sauce
Ingredients
- 0.5 lb ground pork
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 0.3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 16 each wonton wrappers
- 4 each Napa cabbage leaves for steaming
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (for serving)
- 2 tsp Asian chili oil (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the pork, garlic, and green onions. Purée until smooth.
- 2
Season with a drizzle of sesame oil and soy sauce. Add the cream and process until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Using a round biscuit cutter, cut the wonton wrappers into 2½-inch circles. Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each circle.
- 4
Moisten the edges with water. Pleat half the circle and press the edges together to form a crescent. Then pleat around the dumpling and press to form a beggar's purse shape.
- 5
Line a large steamer basket with cabbage leaves. Place the steamer in a wok with enough water to touch the bottom of the basket. Cover and steam the cabbage for 2 minutes.
- 6
Arrange the dumplings on the cabbage leaves. Cover and steam until cooked through and translucent, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- 7
Serve warm with soy sauce and chili oil for dipping.