Chinese Meat Pies Recipe
Chinese Meat Pies Recipe are crispy, golden pastries filled with savory ground meat. These handheld treats combine flaky dough with seasoned pork filling.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Non-stick skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Kitchen towel
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Mix flour and salt in large bowl.
- Add warm water and oil slowly.
- Knead dough until smooth and elastic.
- Cover dough. Rest for thirty minutes.
- Cook ground pork in hot skillet.
- Add green onions and ginger pieces.
- Season with soy sauce and pepper.
- Cool filling completely before using it.
- Divide dough into eight equal portions.
- Roll each portion into thin circles.
- Place filling in center of circles.
- Fold and seal edges tightly together.
- Cook pies in oiled skillet.
- Fry until golden brown both sides.
Notes
- Keep dough covered to prevent drying out completely.
- Cool filling prevents dough from becoming too soggy.
- Seal edges well to avoid filling leakage.
- Use medium heat for even cooking results.
- Drain cooked pies on paper towels briefly.