Shaanxi Sour Dumplings

Ingredients

• Flour 400g
• Pork stuffing 300g
• Cabbage 200g
• Onion and ginger appropriate amount
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Cooking wine 1 spoon
• sesame oil 1 spoon
• Salt as appropriate

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Add warm water to flour in batches, knead into a smooth dough, cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 30 minutes.
2. 2. Prepare the stuffing: mince the meat, add seasonings and mix well, chop the vegetables, add salt and water and squeeze dry.
3. 3. Roll the dough into a long strip, divide it into equal parts, and roll it into a round dough that is thick in the middle and thin on the edges.
4. 4. Place an appropriate amount of filling in the center of the dough, fold it in half and wrap it up
5. 5. Add oil to the pot, put the dough into the pot, and fry over medium-low heat until the bottom is golden and crispy.
6. 6. Remove from the pot, plate and enjoy

Cultural Tips

Shaanxi cuisine is famous for its freshness, sourness and spiciness, and is the representative cuisine of the Guanzhong region. Shaanxi cuisine makes good use of sour sauce and chili. Mutton steamed buns, cold skin shredded pork, kudzu barbecue, etc. are all classic representatives of Shaanxi cuisine. Shaanxi sour dumplings are very famous in Shaanxi and are a must-have dish for festivals and family gatherings. They are also the epitome of Shaanxi cuisine food culture.