Sweet Savory Chili Garlic Dumplings (Print Version)
Juicy frozen dumplings tossed in a glossy sweet, savory, garlicky chili sauce for a fast 15-minute meal.
# Ingredients:
For the dumplings
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20 frozen dumplings, pork, chicken, shrimp, or vegetable
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Water, for boiling
For the chili garlic sauce
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1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
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1 tablespoon chili garlic oil or chili crisp, plus more to taste
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2 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, plus more for serving
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions, plus more for serving
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1-2 tablespoons hot dumpling cooking water, optional
# Instructions:
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In a medium serving bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili garlic oil, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and green onions until the honey dissolves.
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Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Add the frozen dumplings and cook according to the package directions, usually 5-8 minutes, until hot and floating.
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Lift the dumplings from the water with a slotted spoon or spider strainer. Let excess water drip off for a few seconds.
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Add the hot dumplings to the sauce and fold gently until coated. Add 1-2 tablespoons hot cooking water if you want a looser sauce.
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Top with extra sesame seeds, green onions, and more chili crisp if desired. Serve immediately while the dumplings are hot and glossy.
# Notes:
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Best served right after tossing while the wrappers are tender.
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Use low-sodium soy sauce if your dumplings are already salty.
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Sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated.