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Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.

Dough

 * 2½ cups flour
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 1 cup hot water
 * 1 tbsp shortening or oil

Filling

 * 1 lb ground pork
 * 2 tbsp soy sauce
 * 1 tbsp sesame oil
 * 1 tsp grated ginger
 * pinch of sugar
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * 3 green onions, chopped
 * 1 egg
 * 1 tbsp cornstarch
 * 1 can water chestnuts, finely chopped
 * 1 clove garlic, minced

Dipping Sauce

 * ½ cup soy sauce
 * ¼ cup white vinegar
 * 1 tspchile oil
 * 1 green onion, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Combine the flour, salt, hot water and shortening in a bowl and incorporate into a smooth dough.
 * 2) Allow the dough to rest for 20 minutes, covered.
 * 3) Combine the filling ingredients.
 * 4) Combine the dipping sauce ingredients.
 * 5) Roll the dough out about ⅛ thick.
 * 6) Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out 3 inch circles.
 * 7) Brush a little water over the circles and place about 2 teaspoons of filling in center.
 * 8) Fold the circles in half and press to seal, making sure to squeeze out any air.
 * 9) Stand the dumplings up on the folded side and press slightly so that they stand up nicely.
 * 10) To cook, bring a pot of salted water to boil, and boil the dumplings until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
 * 11) Drain well.
 * 12) The dumplings may be frozen at this point for future use; this recipe makes about 8 dozen.
 * 13) Heat a skillet with about 2 tablespoons oil and fry the dumplings on one side only, until nicely browned.
 * 14) Drain on paper towels.
 * 15) Serve with the dipping sauce.