Valentine’s Chinese-Style Heart-Shaped Dumplings
Valentine’s Chinese-Style Heart-Shaped Dumplings are a charming and delicious way to celebrate love. With a soft, chewy exterior encasing a flavorful filling of ground meat and vibrant vegetables, these heart-shaped delights are perfect for sharing on romantic occasions or family gatherings. Easy to customize, you can fill them with your favorite ingredients, making every bite a delightful experience. Whether steamed or pan-fried, these dumplings will warm your heart and impress your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 dumplings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 lb ground pork or chicken
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and hot water until it forms a shaggy dough. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth, then cover to keep moist.
- In another bowl, mix ground meat, green onions, carrots, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create the filling.
- Roll out the dough into small circles (about 3 inches). Spoon filling onto each circle, fold to form half-moons, and shape into hearts.
- Cook dumplings by either steaming over boiling water or pan-frying until golden brown before steaming until cooked through.
- Serve with soy sauce mixed with vinegar and chili oil for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg