Chinese Dumplings

Directions

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   For Dough:
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   Place flour in a bowl and make a well.
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   Crack eggs in a separate bowl and lightly whisk.
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   Add eggs, oil, and half the water and mix together to make a dough.
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   Add more water as needed. The dough should not be sticky (similar to pasta dough).
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   Knead dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
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   Cover and set dough aside to rest for 1/2 hour.
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   For filling:
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   Mix the rest of the ingredients in a bowl to combine. Do not overwork the meat.
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    Cover filling and put in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour for flavors to blend.
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    To assemble:
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    Roll out dough into sheets, as thin as you can but won't break. I use a pasta roller, it makes it so much easier.
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    Use a large round cookie cutter (about the size of a tuna can or a little larger) to cut out the rounds.
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    Fill 1 round with 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture and dampen the edges of the round with water and then seal.
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    Do the rest of the rounds.
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    To cook:
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    Steam the dumplings for 12 minutes.
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    You can serve them as is or you can then:
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    Stir-fry them in a little peanut oil just until they get a little crispy.
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    Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces.
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    Enjoy.
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    If you're not going to eat them right away, after you steam them let them cool off and place them in a zip top bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days.