Lisa’s Guotie

Experience a flavor explosion with Lisa's Guotie, a delightful Chinese dumpling dish that's perfect for sharing. These scrumptious pockets of joy are filled with a savory blend of pork and cabbage, making them an irresistible appetizer or main course.

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage and salt. Toss lightly. Let sit for 10 minutes to withdraw some moisture. Place a colander over a separate bowl. Transfer the cabbage to the colander squeeze out any moisture from the cabbage. Discard the water.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the drained napa cabbage, ground pork, shiitake, scallions, sesame oil, ginger, remaining teaspoon of salt, and white pepper. Mix well with your hands.

3. 3

   Put a tablespoon of filling in the middle of a dumpling wrapper. Using your finger, lightly wet half of the outer rim with water.

4. 4

   Fold the wrapper in half. Using your fingertips, make pleats to seal the dumpling. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

5. 5

   In a large non-stick pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Place 8 dumplings in the pan and fry until the bottoms turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add ¼ cup water (60 ml) and cover. Cook for 7-10 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through. Repeat with the remaining dumplings.

6. 6

   Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

7. 7

   Enjoy!

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