# Pork and chive dumplings (from Omnivore's Cookbook)

Video: [Pork And Chive Dumplings (猪肉韭菜水饺) Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hKaqOlQ-ak) by [Omnivore's Cookbook](https://www.youtube.com/@omnivorescookbook).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.38 per serving, ~$7.13 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$18.62* per serving (89%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 14 stalks (130 g) garlic chives
- 1 lb (450 g) ground pork
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 pack dumpling wrappers _(amount estimated)_
- to dip water _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hKaqOlQ-ak&t=10s) Chop the garlic chives finely.
2. [0:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hKaqOlQ-ak&t=16s) Add ground pork into a mixing bowl.
3. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hKaqOlQ-ak&t=20s) Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, grated ginger, sugar, and ground white pepper into the pork.
4. [0:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hKaqOlQ-ak&t=32s) Mix the meat mixture together thoroughly.
5. [0:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hKaqOlQ-ak&t=44s) Incorporate the chopped garlic chives into the seasoned pork.
6. [0:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hKaqOlQ-ak&t=57s) Cover the filling bowl with wet paper towels.
7. [1:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hKaqOlQ-ak&t=100s) Wet the edge of a dumpling wrapper with water.
8. [1:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hKaqOlQ-ak&t=109s) Place filling in the center of the wrapper and pleat to seal.
9. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
10. Drop the assembled dumplings into the boiling water.
11. Stir gently in a circular motion to prevent sticking.
12. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes after the dumplings float to the top.
13. Remove the cooked dumplings from the pot.
14. Serve the dumplings with a dipping sauce.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- grater
- chopsticks
- pot
- skimmer ladle
- plate
- small bowl

## What the video didn't say

- Servings not specified
- Total cooking and preparation time not specified
- Exact amount of ginger and water not explicitly listed

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