Dumplings (Beef, Chicken & Shrimp)

I always crave good Chinese food, but did not have the time or the inspiration to do any complicated cooking, so this was redemption-time for my tummy.

It is funny, once I get into it... I can't stop! You'll see what I mean with this recipes.

These dumplings are ridiculously-delicious, the dough is bought ready. I made a batch of beef, chicken and shrimp. These are the perfect meal-started/appetizer, do not forget how good these are in a dumpling-soup.

This recipe yields about 20-25 dumplings of each feeling.

Ingredients for the beef filling:

100 gr. minced beef

1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce

1 teaspoon of cornflour

1 tablespoon of chives (chopped)

1 teaspoon of grated ginger

2 teaspoon of sesame oil

1/2 Chinese 5 spices

salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for the chicken filling:

100 gr. minced chicken

1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce

1 teaspoon of cornflour

1 tablespoon of chives (chopped)

1 teaspoon of grated ginger

2 teaspoon of sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon of turmeric

1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds

1/2 Chinese 5 spices

salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for the shrimp filling:

75 gr. of minced shrimp meat

1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce

1 teaspoon of cornflour

1 table spoon of mashed garlic

2 tablespoon of sesame oil

salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for the dipping sauce:

3 tablespoons of soy sauce

1/2 tablespoon of chery balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon chives (chopped)

1/2 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds.

Directions for the beef filling:

1. Mix all together cover and set in the fridge until ready to assemble.

Directions for the chicken filling:

1. Mix all together cover and set in the fridge until ready to assemble.

Directions for the shrimp filling:

1. Mix all together cover and set in the fridge until ready to assemble.

Directions for the dipping sauce:

1. Combine all ingredients and serve in a bowl

Assembling:

1. Place filling unto the rounds (dough) and bring ends together. Press the edges firmly so it stays sealed.

2. Steam for 6 minutes and then you can sear them in a teflon pan with a bit of oil. Serve warm.

Tips:

1. There are different ways of closing them, some more elaborate than others, I went very free style.

2. Deep-frying is an option.

3. Sweet and sour sauce will complement any spicy beef.

4. Salt-cold would make a nice filling.

Enjoy!