How do I make chinese dumpling empanadas?

Experience the best of Chinese and Latin American cuisines with our 'Chinese dumpling empanadas' recipe. A meeting of two culinary worlds!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Chinese dumpling empanadas. Items include: Ground pork Chopped cabbage Chopped scallions Minced ginger Minced garlic Soy sauce Sesame oil Salt and pepper Chinese dumpling wrappers or round empanada wrappers Vegetable oil Water

Ground pork 1 cup
Chopped cabbage 1 cup
Chopped scallions 1/2 cup
Minced ginger 1/4 cup
Minced garlic 2 cloves
Soy sauce 2 tablespoons
Sesame oil 1 tablespoon
Salt and pepper A pinch
Chinese dumpling wrappers or round empanada wrappers As needed
Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon
Water 1/4 cup

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Caution: High risk of uncontrollable drooling while reading this guide.

1

Prepare the Dumpling Filling

In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of ground pork, 1 cup of chopped cabbage, 1/2 cup of chopped scallions, 1/4 cup of minced ginger, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Combine everything until well mixed.

2

Get Wrapping!

Take a Chinese dumpling wrapper (or round empanada wrapper), place a spoonful of the filling in the center, and moisten the edges with water. Fold the wrapper in half, press the edges together firmly, and pleat the edge to seal. Repeat until you run out of wrappers or filling.

3

Cook 'em Up!

Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Arrange the dumpling empanadas in the pan, making sure they don't touch each other. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown. Then, carefully pour in 1/4 cup of water and cover the pan with a lid. Let them steam for 8-10 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.

4

Serve and Enjoy!

Remove the lid and let the dumplings empanadas cook for an additional minute to crisp up the bottoms. Gently remove them from the pan and serve hot. Optional: Serve with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, and a sprinkle of chili flakes for an extra kick!