Chili oil dumplings

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Prepare the filling

   In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, minced shrimp, sliced scallions, chopped cilantro, grated garlic, grated ginger, chicken bouillon, MSG, kosher salt, sesame oil, and 1½ tbsp soy sauce. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

   Ground chickenShrimpsScallionCilantroGarlicGingerChicken bouillon powderMonosodium glutamateKosher saltSesame oilSoy sauce1.5 tbsp of 2 tbsp
2. 02
   Step 2Wrap the dumplings

   Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Fold and pleat to seal.

   Note

   Keep wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.

   Dumpling wrappers
3. 03
   Step 3Cook the dumplings7 min

   Boil, steam, or pan-fry the dumplings until cooked through.

4. 04
   Step 4Make the chili oil

   In a heatproof bowl, combine the chili flakes, gochugaru, grated garlic cloves, and granulated sugar. Heat the neutral oil until shimmering, then carefully pour it over the chili mixture.

   Note

   The oil should sizzle when it hits the spices.

   Chili flakesGochugaruGarlic4 clove of 4 cloveSugarVegetable oil
5. 05
   Step 5Finish the sauce

   Stir the Chinese black vinegar and ½ cup soy sauce into the chili oil.

   VinegarSoy sauce0.5 tbsp of 2 tbsp
6. 06
   Step 6Serve the dumplings

   Arrange the cooked dumplings on a plate and drizzle generously with the chili oil sauce.