Chinese-Style Okinawa Dumplings

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 cup chopped Napa cabbage
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 36 wonton wrappers
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup water

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, Napa cabbage, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, ginger paste and garlic paste.
2. Stir the mixture until it is well combined.
3. To make the dumplings, take a wonton wrapper and place a teaspoon of the pork mixture in the center.
4. Use your fingers to wet the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the wrapper over the pork mixture to create a half moon shape, and pinch the edges together to seal.
5. Repeat this process for the remaining wrappers and pork mixture.
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Add the dumplings to the skillet and cook until they are browned on the bottom, 2-3 minutes.
8. Pour the water into the skillet and quickly cover with a lid.
9. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until the dumplings are cooked through and the water has evaporated.

Verdict:

These Chinese-style Okinawa dumplings are a delightful combination of savory pork and Napa cabbage, along with the rich blend of soy sauce and sesame oil. The crispy exterior and the moist filling make for a perfect texture with every bite.

Serving suggestions:

You can serve these dumplings as an appetizer or as a main dish with rice and stir-fried vegetables. They also taste great with a dipping sauce made up of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil.