• prep: 45 min
• cook: 45 min
• total: 1 hr 30 min

servings:

These dumplings are the most succulent we'’ve ever had. The secret is in the quality of the meat: Reusing uses locally raised heritage breeds such as Berkshire or Ossabaw, but any free-range pork will have enough fat and flavor to make a difference.

• 1/2 pound fatty ground pork
• 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Vietnamese chile-garlic sauce (preferably Huy Fong brand)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar (not seasoned)
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Pinch of white pepper
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro stems
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped flowering chives, flat Chinese chives (garlic chives), or scallions
• 24 to 30 round dumpling wrappers (preferably with egg)
• Accompaniment: Lantern dumpling sauce
• Garnish: thinly sliced scallions

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