Pork Dumplings — Status: ROGUE

I was at a loss for what to make this month. I know there are many things I could try my hand at, but that knowledge is a little overwhelming. So my editor (shouts to her) suggested I try some Asian dishes. It all became clear from there! Typically when I am trying to throw something together quickly, it ends up being stir-fry veggies and meat, which is neck and neck with tacos in my kitchen. So, the next three posts will be Asian-styled dishes. FYI: two of the recipes will need to be steamed, so prepare yourself...ya gurl got a little fancy.

I love dumplings—steamed, pan fried, it doesn’t matter, I want them all. They can be filled with vegetables or meat or both. They are just so delicious. I assumed it was hard to make, so I never tried it...until now. I found this recipe for dumplings, but I wanted to beef them up a bit. Yes, that’s right: more veggies! This is an easy way to go full ROGUE. There are so many different ways you can make this recipe your own—just go for it. See what I did below.

Money Matters
The dumplings cost me about $7 to make since I had a lot of the ingredients already on hand. If I needed to buy everything, I am sure it costs closer to $15 to make 4 dozen dumplings. I am honestly not sure about the serving size on this one...forgive me for that oversight.

#ROGUElyfe

As I mentioned earlier, I added dry slaw mix to the recipe instead of using cabbage.
I used canola oil instead of sesame oil...I forgot to put it on my grocery list so I didn’t buy it.
I have a bamboo steamer, but you can use other types as well.

My Take
Packaged wonton wrappers
1¾ lbs ground pork
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp thinly sliced green onion
1 cup of dry slaw mix
4 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp canola oil
1 egg, beaten

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the pork, ginger, garlic, green onion, soy sauce, oil, egg and slaw. Stir until well mixed.

Place 1 heaping teaspoon of pork filling onto each wonton skin. Moisten edges with water and fold edges over to form a triangle shape. Roll edges slightly to seal in filling. Set dumplings to the side, or in the steamer.

To Cook: Steam dumplings in a covered bamboo or metal steamer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Happy Cooking Y'all :)