Meat Filled Dumplings
Ingredients
4 C. all purpose flour
1-1/2 C. water
1/2 pound ground round
2 tsp. low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. sherry
2 C. fresh chopped spinach, or 1 C. frozen spinach, thawed
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1/4 C. finely minced water chestnut
2 green onions, chopped
Cooking Instructions
Mix flour and water. Add more water a tsp. at a time until dough cleans bowl. Turn out onto a floured board; knead smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap, and set aside for 20 minutes. Brown and drain ground beef of all fat. Wash and dry fresh spinach, or dry frozen spinach. Combine with ground beef and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Form dough into a long roll 1-inch in diameter. Cut or break into 1-inch sections. With hands or a large glass, flatten each piece into a circle 3 inches in diameter. Place 1 Tbls. of filling in the center of each circle. With a finger dipped in water, dampen the edge of the circle. Fold the dough over the filling and press to seal. Brush a nonstick frying pan with 1/2 tsp. oil. Place the dumplings in the pan and brown them on each side. Add enough broth or water to come up to a third of the height of the dumplings. Cover pan tightly, and steam until water is all gone, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve the dumplings hot or cold with sherry, or vinegar for dipping.
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