Valentine’s Chinese-Style Heart-Shaped Dumplings
Valentine’s Day calls for a unique celebration, and these heart-shaped dumplings are the perfect way to express your love! These Valentine’s Chinese-Style Heart-Shaped Dumplings are filled with a savory pork mixture, enveloped in tender dough, and are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Whether you’re sharing them with a special someone or indulging yourself, this whimsical dish is sure to impress and satisfy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Steaming/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and warm water until a rough ball forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: In another bowl, combine ground pork, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Roll Out the Dough: Divide dough into small portions (golf ball size) and roll each piece into thin circles (about three inches in diameter).
- Fill Your Dumplings: Place one tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle. Fold over and pinch edges tightly to seal.
- Cook Your Dumplings: Steam in a bamboo steamer lined with parchment paper over simmering water for 15 minutes or pan-fry until golden brown, adding water to steam through.
- Serve with Dipping Sauce: Enjoy hot with soy sauce or chili oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling (40g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg