Name: Sichuan Dumplings
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 green onions, finely chopped; 40 dumpling wrappers (round or square); 4 tablespoons chili oil; 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground; 3 tablespoons black vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the filling

In a large bowl, combine ground pork, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and green onions. Mix thoroughly until well combined and slightly sticky. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors develop.
Fold the dumplings

Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges with water and fold in half to form a half-moon shape. Press firmly to seal, creating pleats along the edge if desired. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Cook the dumplings

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add dumplings in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until they float to the surface and the filling is cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in serving bowls.
Prepare the sauce

While dumplings are cooking, make the sauce by combining chili oil, ground Sichuan peppercorns, black vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl. Mix well until sugar is dissolved.
Serve and garnish

Pour the spicy sauce over the cooked dumplings. Garnish with chopped cilantro and additional chili oil if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

Sichuan Dumplings

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