These dumplings are filled with tender minced pork and are spiced with Japanese chilli, ginger, garlic, soy and are covered in sesame seeds. The complex spice undertones and hints of violets in our Shiraz pair well with the spiced pork and Asian flavours, the toasted sesame seeds also enhance the smoky nuances. Enjoy the dumplings with a chilli dipping sauce and fresh spring onion.
Known as gyoza in Japan and jiaozi in China, these crispy little dumplings are delicious filled with various meat or vegetables. Here, tender minced pork is spiced with Japanese chilli, ginger, garlic and soy and covered in sesame seeds for an extra crisp base.
The method used here for folding the dumpling is the speediest and simplest style – great for going from the pan to the table in the shortest time.
1 packet of readymade gyoza or wonton wrappers, thawed
White sesame seeds, enough to lightly cover the base of a side plate
Coconut oil, for frying
Directions
Combine all the dumpling filling ingredients in a large bowl. Dust a cold, clean work surface with cornflour to prevent the dumpling wrappers from sticking. Have a small bowl or glass filled with water at the ready.
Lay out a dumpling wrapper and place about a teaspoon of filling in the middle of it, taking care not to overfill. Moisten a small pastry brush or your fingertip with water and wet the edges of the wrapper. Gently fold the wrapper into a half-moon shape, pressing out any air pockets around the filling. Holding the half-moon by the edges, press the base into the work surface to flatten it. Brush a little water over the flattened base and press gently into the plate of sesame seeds. The seeds form a crisp crust on the dumpling as it fries.
Repeat with the rest of the filling.
Heat about a tablespoon of coconut oil in a large, lidded saucepan and place the dumplings – flat-side down – in the oil. Cover the saucepan with the lid and cook on high heat for 30 seconds. Pour in 150ml of water and close the lid tightly, leaving the dumplings to steam for 5 to 8 minutes before reducing the heat and letting the dumplings fry until crisp and golden on the bottom.
Serve the dumplings immediately with chilli dipping sauce, fresh spring onion and a few glasses of Alto Shiraz 2018.
Artist : Alto Team
These dumplings are filled with tender minced pork and are spiced with Japanese chilli, ginger, garlic, soy and are covered in sesame seeds. The complex spice undertones and hints of violets in our Shiraz pair well with the spiced pork and Asian flavours, the toasted sesame seeds also enhance the smoky nuances. Enjoy the dumplings with a chilli dipping sauce and fresh spring onion.
