Ingredients

  • 500 g extra lean ground pork
  • 1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 cup shiitake mushroom, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 egg white
  • 40 wonton wrappers
  • cabbage leaf, for steaming

Method

  • Mix together pork, green onions, cilantro, ginger, mushrooms, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch and egg white in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Working with 6 wrappers at a time, use fingertip to wet edges of each wrapper with water.
  • Top each wrapper with 2 teaspoons pork mixture.
  • Bring the 4 corners up towards the top of the filling, pleat the sides of the wrapper to form a cup, and press the wrapper snugly around the filling. The dumpling does not need to be fully enclosed at the top.
  • Keep the dumplings covered with dampened tea towel while working.
  • Place a bamboo steamer in a large pot and add enough water to come just below the base of the bottom steamer.
  • Line each basket with a single layer of cabbage leaves to prevent the dumplings from sticking; important, do not omit or you will be eating of the steamer :).
  • Place a single layer of dumplings on top of leaves.
  • Cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until pork is cooked through; do not overcook.
  • Serve warm with Recipe #397489 or other dip.