Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground or finely chopped beef, about 85% lean
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 cup minced cilantro stems
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • About 48 round dumpling or gyoza wrappers (about 3 1/4 inches wide)
  • Sepen (see recipe) or other hot sauce or soy sauce, for serving

Method

  • In a bowl, combine the beef, onion, cilantro, ginger, oil, garlic, salt and 2 tablespoons of water.
  • Using your hands or a spoon, mix lightly but well.
  • Set aside, from 30 minutes to 2 hours, to develop the flavors.