Pork and Sauerkraut Dumplings

Ingredients

• • 6 oz (170 g) minced pork ((lean fat ratio 7:3))
• • 2 spring onions (minced)
• • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• • 1/4 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorn ((or five spice powder))
• • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• • 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
• • 8 oz (225 g) sauerkraut (drained and squeezed dry, then chopped (yield about 1 loosely packed cup after chopping))
• • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• • 1 pack dumpling wrappers ((store-bought or homemade))
• • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• • 2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar
• • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce ((or to taste))
• • 2 teaspoons sesame oil (toasted)
• • Homemade chilli oil ((Optional but highly recommend))

Preparation Steps