Delicious Ghost Dumplings Recipe: A Fun Twist on Tradition

This Ghost Dumplings Recipe creatively combines simplicity and whimsy, offering a delightful taste experience in a quick, customizable format.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 dumplings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dumpling Wrappers

1 pack Dumpling Wrappers Use store-bought for ease or make your own.

For the Filling

1 cup Ground Meat (pork/chicken) or mushrooms for vegetarian option.
1 cup Mixed Vegetables Finely chopped carrots, bok choy, or cabbage.
2 stalks Green Onions or substitute with chives.
2 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced.
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger or use ground ginger as an alternative.

For Seasoning

2 tbsp Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free.
1 tbsp Sesame Oil or vegetable oil for a lighter option.

To Prevent Sticking

2 tbsp Cornstarch Lightly dust uncooked dumplings.

For Serving

1 cup Dipping Sauce (Soy Sauce) Customize with chili oil or garlic.

Equipment

mixing bowl
Steamer basket
Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ghost Dumplings Recipe

In a mixing bowl, blend ground meat or finely chopped vegetables with green onions, minced garlic, fresh ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
Take a dumpling wrapper, place a spoonful of filling in the center, moisten edges with water, fold and seal tightly.
Cook dumplings by steaming for 5-10 minutes, boiling for 4-6 minutes, or pan-frying for 3-4 minutes until golden.
Transfer cooked dumplings to a plate, garnish with green onions, and serve with soy sauce or chili oil for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize fillings and dipping sauces. Prepare fillings ahead and freeze dumplings for easy meals.

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