Pork and Green Onion Bites

A juicy pork filling that releases its juices at the first bite, enhanced by the fresh zing of green onions. The dough is supple and slightly chewy, characteristic of steaming.

• Prep time: 30 min
• Cook time: 10 min
• Difficulty: Medium
• Calories: 429
• Protein: 22 g
• Carbs: 22 g
• Fat: 26 g

Ingredients

• 400 g Ground pork ( fresh )
• 4 piece Scallion or chives ( finely minced )
• 2 piece Garlic ( pureed )
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice wine
• 1 tsp White sugar
• 1 tsp Ginger ground
• 1 tbsp Corn starch
• 1 piece Egg ( whole )
• 24 piece wonton wrappers
• 1 pinch White pepper ground

Instructions

1. Preparing aromatics

   Finely mince the green onions, both white and green parts. Crush the garlic into a fine pulp. We want the flavors to distribute evenly through the meat.

2. Mixing the filling

   In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork with green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, sugar, and ginger. Stir vigorously in one direction until the filling becomes sticky and homogeneous.

3. Binding the meat

   Incorporate the egg and cornstarch. This mixture will trap the meat juices during cooking to keep the texture supple and moist.

4. Shaping

   Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges and fold to form a small pouch. Press firmly to remove any air.

5. Steaming

   Place the bites in a steamer basket. Cook covered over boiling water. The dough should become translucent and the filling firm to the touch.

Chef's tips

• Don't pack the filling too tightly; it needs room to expand slightly during steaming.
• Lightly oil the bottom of your steamer basket to prevent the dough from tearing when serving.

Storage

Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days. To reheat, steam for 2 minutes to restore the soft texture.