Pan-Fried Dumplings with Chive Dipping Sauce

Name: Pan-Fried Dumplings with Chive Dipping Sauce
Total time: 900 s
Yield: Serves 2 servings
Ingredients: 10 frozen dumplings or buns; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying); 1 bunch chives, chopped (about 3 1/2 oz); 2-3 red chili peppers, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon white vinegar (for sauce); 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds (for sauce); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for sauce); 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for sauce); 4 tablespoons spicy peanut sauce (for sauce)

Justina賈斯汀娜 @Justina_7076645

台灣, 新北市

I once tried a Korean dish where chives were finely chopped and mixed with a Korean sauce as a part of the dipping sauce. It was quite interesting, almost like a simple kimchi, and it paired well with the rich Korean BBQ, cutting through the greasiness. This time, I decided to chop up some chives and mix them with my favorite dipping sauce to pair with quick pan-fried dumplings. It turned out to be really delicious.

Justina賈斯汀娜 @Justina_7076645

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Ingredients

15 minutes

Serves 2 servings

10frozen dumplings or buns
1 tablespoonolive oil (for frying)
1 bunchchives, chopped (about 3 1/2 oz)
2-3red chili peppers, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoonwhite vinegar (for sauce)
1 tablespoonwhite sesame seeds (for sauce)
2 tablespoonssoy sauce (for sauce)
1 tablespoonsesame oil (for sauce)
4 tablespoonsspicy peanut sauce (for sauce)

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Steps

15 minutes

1

Start by preparing the ingredients and then pan-fry the dumplings or buns. This way, you can finish everything quickly. First, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a non-stick pan, arrange the dumplings or buns, add about 1/2 inch of water, cover with a lid, and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.
2

Since my dumplings are small, 10 might be a bit few. If you're frying larger dumplings, you don't need to adjust the oil and water amounts; they can still be cooked in the same time.
3

When the time is up, open the lid to check the water level. I've mastered the heat, pan, and dumpling quantity, so the water should be evaporated by now. If your water evaporates before 10 minutes, add a bit more water or lower the heat, and vice versa.
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During these 10 minutes, chop the chives and mix them with all the sauce ingredients. Once the dumplings are done, serve them with the sauce. I bought a small bunch of chives, and after using some today, I stored the rest in a container. It's convenient to bring as a side dish or dipping sauce for vegetables in a lunchbox.