Description
Dumplings with a Crispy Skirt feature tender, juicy fillings encased in thin wrappers, pan-fried to develop a golden, crunchy skirt that adds delightful texture contrast. Quick and easy to prepare, this versatile recipe is perfect for weeknights or entertaining, offering savory, flavorful bites that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Dumpling Wrappers
- Thin dumpling wrappers (quantity as needed, about 30 wrappers)
Filling
- 250g ground pork or chicken
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Cooking
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine 250g ground pork or chicken with 1 tbsp minced ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 finely chopped green onions, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until the filling is sticky and well incorporated to ensure juiciness and cohesion during cooking.
- Assemble the Dumplings: Place a small spoonful of filling into the center of each dumpling wrapper. Wet the edges with water, fold the wrapper in half, and pleat the edges firmly to seal. Ensure no air pockets remain to prevent bursting while cooking.
- Prepare the Flour Slurry: In a bowl, mix 1/3 cup flour with 1 cup cold water until smooth to create a thin batter. This slurry forms the crispy skirt during cooking.
- Cook the Dumplings: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Arrange dumplings spaced apart in the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Form the Crispy Skirt: Pour the flour slurry into the pan with the dumplings and cover immediately. Steam the dumplings and allow the slurry to cook for 5-6 minutes until the water evaporates and the slurry crisps into a golden, connected skirt. Carefully loosen the edges and transfer dumplings onto a plate, keeping the skirt intact.
Notes
- Use a good quality non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and facilitate easy flipping.
- Maintain medium heat to cook dumplings evenly without burning the skirt.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep dumpling bottoms crisp.
- Seal dumplings tightly to retain juices and prevent bursting.
- Adjust flour slurry thickness to achieve your preferred crispiness of the skirt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-frying and steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 dumplings
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: dumplings, crispy skirt, Asian appetizer, pan-fried dumplings, homemade dumplings, quick recipe, gluten-free option
