Gather your family and friends for the perfect cold-weather meal.
Kelsey Hansen
Chinese steamed dumplings are a staple ofLunar New Yearcelebrations, but also make a delicious year-round meal.
Let soak for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Drain; squeeze out excess water.
Discard any stems and finely chop mushroom caps.
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Assemble Dumplings
Cover wrappers with a slightly damp towel to keep them from drying out.
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Fill a small bowl with water.
Place a wrapper on the work surface.
Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon filling onto the center of the wrapper.
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Cover and Repeat
Set shaped dumpling on a baking sheet and cover with a slightly damp towel.
Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Test Kitchen Tip:To shape dumplings, dip your finger in water and moisten the edges.
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Hold the first pleat down with your nondominant hand and form a second pleat with your dominant hand.
Folding it down in the same direction, completely overlap the first pleat.
Make another pleat that completely overlaps the second one.
Twist dumpling at the top and pinch to seal.
Arrange dumplings in baskets at least 1 inch apart.
Add 1 inch of water to a large skillet or shallow pot big enough for baskets to fit inside.
Bring water to boiling.
Serve this Chinese dumpling recipe with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce.
Transfer to an airtight container, layering between sheets of parchment paper to keep them from sticking together.
Refrigerate for up to four days.
Freeze for up to three months, and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Avoid overcooking, which can dry out the dumplings.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
