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Crispy Garlic Chive Dumplings

Delightfully crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these garlic chive dumplings are bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dumpling Ingredients
  • 230 g garlic chives Look for fresh, vibrant chives; they have a delicate garlic-y flavor.
  • 2 tsp sugar Enhances flavor and balances saltiness.
  • 0.5 Tbsp soy sauce Use good-quality soy sauce.
  • 0.5 tsp salt Elevates flavors in the dumplings.
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda Optional, adds fluffiness to the batter.
  • 2 tsp neutral oil Canola, vegetable, or grapeseed oil work well.
  • 1 clove garlic, finely grated or minced Fresh garlic brings warmth and aroma.
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper Adds a subtle heat.
  • 100 g rice flour Ensure it's finely milled for best results.
  • 100 g tapioca starch Helps achieve a bouncy texture.
  • 1 cup water Use room temperature.
Dipping Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp vinegar Use rice vinegar for a milder taste.
  • 1.5 Tbsp sweet soy sauce e.g., ABC kecap manis.
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2-3 tsp sambal oelek or minced Thai chilies to taste Increases spice level.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the bottom off the garlic chives, wash thoroughly, and dry with a towel. Dice into small pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add salt, sugar, soy sauce, optional baking soda, white pepper, oil, and minced garlic to the bowl with the chives. Mix well and let sit for 20 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine vinegar, water, and sugar until dissolved. Stir in remaining dipping sauce ingredients and set aside.
  4. Combine water, rice flour, and tapioca starch in a pot. Stir continuously over low heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir the chives mixture into the batter until fully combined.
  6. Grease a 7-inch round cake pan and pour in the batter, smoothing out the top.
Cooking
  1. Place the pan in a steamer and steam for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 190°F.
  2. Let the dumpling cool slightly before cutting into pieces.
  3. In a frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat, fry the dumpling pieces until golden and crispy on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Serving
  1. Serve the crispy garlic chive dumplings hot with the dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

These dumplings can be made in batches and refrigerated or frozen for later use. Reheat by frying straight from frozen.