Steamed Pork Dumplings

Thermomix recipe: Steamed Pork Dumplings. Ready in 85 minutes. Serves 6. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 300 g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
• 150 ml warm water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 400 g ground pork
• 150 g napa cabbage, finely shredded
• 3 spring onions, finely chopped
• 20 g fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• For the Dipping Sauce:
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. To make the dough, add 300 g plain flour and 1/2 tsp salt to the Thermomix bowl. Mix 5 sec / Speed 5.
2. Add 150 ml warm water. Knead 2 min / Dough mode. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, form into a ball, cover with a clean cloth, and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
3. For the filling, add 20 g fresh ginger and 2 cloves garlic to the clean Thermomix bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 7. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
4. Add 150 g finely shredded napa cabbage and 3 finely chopped spring onions to the bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
5. Add 400 g ground pork, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp cornflour, and 1/2 tsp white pepper to the bowl. Mix 20 sec / Reverse / Speed 3 until well combined. Transfer the filling to a separate bowl and set aside.
6. Divide the rested dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long log (approx. 2 cm diameter). Cut each log into 12-15 equal pieces.
7. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each piece of dough and roll it into a thin circle (approx. 7-8 cm diameter), keeping the edges slightly thinner than the center.
8. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Pinch and pleat the edges to seal the dumpling securely.
9. Line the Varoma tray and Varoma dish with baking paper, ensuring some holes are left uncovered for steam circulation. Arrange the dumplings in a single layer, making sure they do not touch each other.
10. Clean the Thermomix bowl. Add 1000 g water to the bowl. Place the Varoma into position with the lid on.
11. Steam the dumplings for 20-25 min / Varoma / Speed 2. If steaming in batches, ensure there is enough water in the bowl for subsequent batches, adding more if necessary.
12. While the dumplings are steaming, prepare the dipping sauce. Combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp chili flakes (if using) in a small bowl.
13. Serve the hot steamed dumplings immediately with the dipping sauce.

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