A Wonderfully Spicy Beef Steamed Wontons

When I saw the picture of those spicy beef steamed wontons by Sarika in my facebook group I thought that was certainly a comfort food I'd like to try. Those wontons skins were stuffed with meat, sealed and then steamed. Most times stuffed wonton skins are fried crispy, but this time it was steamed. Steamed wontons can be a good addition to a simple but wonderfully flavoured soup. This is definitely a recipe to try.

You may have heard of Chinese steam dumplings, but that is another reference to steamed wontons. If you use the prepackaged wontons for this recipe, you will find it very easy to make. However, you can also make your dumplings from scratch. A basic dumpling recipe will do just as well from scratch. Of course, the dough should be well kneaded and left to rest for a little while. Roll out small balls until they are as thin as the prepackaged wontons. Then fill each skin.

The fillings for the wontons skins can vary. If you don't eat beef, you can use chicken or if you are vegetarian, you can use only vegetables such as carrots and cabbage. The vegetables are usually shredded and flavoured with chive, onion, soy sauce, ginger, salt, sesame oil and pepper. Making this recipe could certainly be very satisfying.

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One technique to note once you have placed the filling into the wonton skins is to first dip your fingers in water place on the edges and fold the skin in half to enclose the filling. Then press and seal to remove the extra air. If you're using the dough from scratch you may not need to wet your fingers. Do fold several pleats to the top before you seal the edges together. Your dumplings with have a traditional and exquisite look.

Spicy Beef Steamed Wontons Recipe

Omg! What else can I say about this recipe. It’s so so delicious and easy to make… It’s a delightful dish. If only you could eat food from pictures eh!

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Spicy Beef Steamed Wontons

Ingredients:

1 pound minced Beef
3 tsp. ginger
2  tsp. garlic
2 tbsp. chives/green onions
1 tsp. cilantro
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. chili powder
Wanton skins
3/4 cups water
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. chili pepper oil
1 tsp garlic salt
3 cups water

Direction:

In a large bowl, mix together the beef, 2 teaspoons ginger , 1  teaspoon garlic ,1 tablespoon chives or green onions , 1 teaspoon cilantro, 1 teaspoon basil ,and 1 teaspoon chili powder.

Place a tablespoonful of filling in the center of a dumpling skin. Moisten the edges of a wonton with a few drops of water. Fold the wonton in half, and pinch the edges together to seal. Repeat process for each of the remaining wonton skin.

Over medium heat, bring the water to a boil. Add sesame oil and the prepared wontons/ dumplings. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes. Then add 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon chili pepper oil, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 teaspoon soy sauce or oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon green onions. Mix well and enjoy

Please add spices according to your preference of ingredients.

I hope this recipe is enough to encourage you to try this recipe. Enjoy!

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