Sichuan Dumplings In Hot Sauce

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Ready In: 5 Minutes

Servings: 6

This makes 30 dumplings great meal if you like spice .........yum....... courtesy fire and spice ..........

Ingredients:

dumplings ...............

6 - ounces lean pork coarsely ground

2- garlic chives, finely chopped or =( 1 scallion green and white and 1 large garlic clove minced).

1 1/2 - teaspoons grated fresh ginger

1/4 - cup finely chopped bamboo shoots

3- tablespoons chopped cilantro ( fresh ) leaves and stems

salt and freshly ground white pepper

30 wonton wrappers.thawed.(keep covered till use to prevent drying out ..).........

sauce......................

1- tablespoon sesame oil

1- teaspoon chili oil

1- tablespoon soy sauce

1- tablespoon hoisin sauce

2- 3 teaspoons hot sichuan bean paste ( or sambal ulek)

1/2- teaspoon minced garlic

1/3- teaspoon grated fresh ginger

2- tablespoons minced scallion (green and white parts)

1/2- teaspoon sichuan peppercorns, ground

4-5 tablespoons chicken stock

1- teaspoon sugar

Directions:

1. To make the dumplings , mix the pork with the garlic chives, garlic, ginger, bamboo shoots and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro ( reserve the remaining) for garnish....... and season with salt and white pepper......
2. place a rounded teaspoon of the mixture in the center of each wonton skin and fold over.
3. pinch the edges together to seal, after moistening them with cold water......
4. bring a large pan of lightly salted water or chicken stock to a boil
5. put in the wontons in 2 batches to avoid crowding the pan .......after they float to the surface , reduce heat and cook gently for another 3 minutes
6. retrieve with a wire ladle and distribute between 6 bowls........
7. to make the sauce , combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and heat gently, without allowing it to boil
8. spoon the sauce evenly over the wontons and serve immed.
9. garnish with remaining cilantro.
10. serves 6...............

By RecipeOfHealth.com