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Slow-Braised Filipino Pork Asado Dumplings plated and ready to serve
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Slow-Braised Filipino Pork Asado Dumplings

◷ 165 minmedium

These Filipino-inspired dumplings feature slow-braised pork asado, infused with traditional Asian spices and served in a delicate wrapper. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal, they highlight seasonal vegetables and showcase the slow braising technique for tender, flavorful filling.

Feb 1
Indonesian Chicken Dumplings with Coconut Rice plated and ready to serve
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Indonesian Chicken Dumplings with Coconut Rice

◷ 45 minmedium

Tender chicken-filled dumplings seasoned with traditional Indonesian spices, paired with fragrant coconut-infused rice. Prepared using pressure cooking for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.

Jan 29
Chicken and Vegetable Siopao with Seasonal Greens plated and ready to serve
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Chicken and Vegetable Siopao with Seasonal Greens

◷ 90 minmedium

A Filipino-inspired recipe featuring tender poached chicken wrapped in soft steamed siopao dumplings filled with a medley of seasonal vegetables and classic Asian seasonings. Served alongside sautéed seasonal greens for a balanced weeknight meal.

Jan 27
Ethiopian-Inspired Vegetarian Injera Dumplings with Stir-Fried Seasonal Vegetables plated and ready to serve
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Ethiopian-Inspired Vegetarian Injera Dumplings with Stir-Fried Seasonal Vegetables

◷ 45 minmedium

Savor a vegetarian twist on classic Ethiopian flavors with injera dumplings, lightly poached and served alongside vibrant stir-fried seasonal vegetables. This dish celebrates traditional ingredients and methods while offering a fresh weeknight meal option that's both approachable and wholesome.

Jan 25
Peruvian Pork Tamal Braise with Seasonal Vegetables plated and ready to serve
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Peruvian Pork Tamal Braise with Seasonal Vegetables

◷ 210 minmedium

A comforting Peruvian-inspired braised pork tamal dish highlighting seasonal produce, slow-cooked to tender perfection. Paired with a medley of fresh, locally sourced vegetables to celebrate spring's bounty.

Jan 23
Filipino Pork Giniling with Stir-Fried Vegetables plated and ready to serve
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Filipino Pork Giniling with Stir-Fried Vegetables

◷ 30 mineasy

A flavorful and approachable Filipino pork giniling, featuring ground pork stir-fried with seasonal vegetables and traditional aromatics, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This recipe highlights familiar techniques and ingredients, showcasing a classic dish without fusion or novelty, while embracing a non-recent cuisine and seasonal produce.

Jan 17
Caribbean Chicken Dumplings in Coconut Broth plated and ready to serve
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Caribbean Chicken Dumplings in Coconut Broth

◷ 50 minmedium

Tender chicken poached in a fragrant coconut broth served alongside hearty Caribbean-style dumplings, combining comforting flavors with a light cooking method ideal for a weeknight meal.

Jan 8
Filipino Chicken Siomai with Seasonal Vegetable Stir-Fry plated and ready to serve
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Filipino Chicken Siomai with Seasonal Vegetable Stir-Fry

◷ 40 minmedium

A weeknight-friendly Filipino-inspired dumpling recipe featuring ground chicken siomai paired with a vibrant stir-fry of seasonal vegetables. This dish utilizes stir-frying to maintain the vegetables' crispness and poaching for gentle cooking of the dumplings, delivering balanced textures and classic flavors from the Philippines.

Jan 6
Peruvian Shrimps and Corn Dumplings plated and ready to serve
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Peruvian Shrimps and Corn Dumplings

◷ 40 minmedium

These delicate dumplings combine fresh seasonal corn with tender shrimp, lightly poached and stir-fried with traditional Peruvian spices for a flavorful weeknight dish.

Jan 4
Peruvian Chicken and Vegetable Dumplings plated and ready to serve
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Peruvian Chicken and Vegetable Dumplings

◷ 40 minmedium

These Peruvian-inspired chicken and vegetable dumplings feature a flavorful filling of spiced ground poultry and seasonal produce. The dumplings are pan-fried to a golden crisp, offering a satisfying weeknight meal with familiar cooking techniques and a nod to traditional Peruvian flavors.

Jan 2
Pork Sisig Dumplings with Garlic Soy Dipping Sauce plated and ready to serve
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Pork Sisig Dumplings with Garlic Soy Dipping Sauce

◷ 45 minmedium

A vibrant twist on the classic Filipino sisig, these stir-fried pork dumplings combine the bold flavors of tender pork, tangy calamansi, and crunchy onions wrapped in delicate dumpling skins. Served with a savory garlic soy dipping sauce, they make a perfect appetizer or light meal highlighting seasonal produce and traditional cooking methods.

Dec 27

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  • Slow-Braised Filipino Pork Asado Dumplings

    Preparation takes 45 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 165 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2.5 cm cubes, vegetable oil, garlic, minced, onion, finely chopped, ginger, minced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, bamboo steamer or steaming basket, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons and cups, spatula or wooden spoon, rolling pin (if making homemade wrappers).

    Kitchen tip: For best results, brown the pork well to develop deep flavors before braising.

  • Indonesian Chicken Dumplings with Coconut Rice

    Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground chicken, finely chopped shallots, garlic, minced, ground coriander, ground turmeric. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, mixing bowl, spatula or spoon, steamer basket or trivet, measuring cups and spoons, knife and chopping board, rice cooker or saucepan.

    Kitchen tip: Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and food safety.

  • Chicken and Vegetable Siopao with Seasonal Greens

    Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion, sliced, garlic, minced, ginger, sliced. Equipment: large pot, steamer or steaming basket, mixing bowls, rolling pin, frying pan or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons and cups.

    Kitchen tip: Ensure the milk used for the yeast mixture is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.

  • Ethiopian-Inspired Vegetarian Injera Dumplings with Stir-Fried Seasonal Vegetables

    Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: injera bread, berbere spice, chickpea flour, water, vegetable oil. Equipment: large mixing bowl, whisk, large pot or deep skillet for poaching, medium frying pan or wok, slotted spoon, knife, cutting board.

    Kitchen tip: Be gentle when handling the dumplings during poaching to avoid breaking them.

  • Peruvian Pork Tamal Braise with Seasonal Vegetables

    Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into 4 large chunks, corn masa harina, chicken stock, divided, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, mixing bowl, steamer or large pot with steaming rack, wooden spoon, chef's knife, cutting board.

    Kitchen tip: For best results, use fresh, local seasonal vegetables available to you.

  • Filipino Pork Giniling with Stir-Fried Vegetables

    Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground pork, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, tomato, chopped, green beans, trimmed and cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) pieces. Equipment: large skillet or wok, wooden spoon or spatula, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.

    Kitchen tip: For a richer flavor, use pork broth instead of water.

  • Ethiopian-Inspired Lentil Dumplings with Spiced Tomato Sauce

    Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed, water for soaking lentils, teff flour as a binder, onion, garlic. Equipment: blender or food processor, large pot, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, finely chopping knife, cutting board, slotted spoon, measuring cups and spoons.

    Kitchen tip: When shaping dumplings, wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking.

  • Caribbean Chicken Dumplings in Coconut Broth

    Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, coconut milk, chicken stock, flour, for dumplings, baking powder, for dumplings. Equipment: large pot, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.

    Kitchen tip: For less heat, remove the seeds from the Scotch bonnet pepper before adding it to the broth or omit entirely.

  • Filipino Chicken Siomai with Seasonal Vegetable Stir-Fry

    Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground chicken thigh, large carrot, finely grated, soy sauce, minced ginger, garlic, minced. Equipment: mixing bowl, large skillet or wok, steamer or large pot with steaming rack, spatula, measuring spoons, small bowl.

    Kitchen tip: Use fresh ground chicken thigh for juicier dumplings.

  • Peruvian Shrimps and Corn Dumplings

    Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: corn kernels, shrimp, all-purpose flour, egg, cold water. Equipment: mixing bowl, large pot, steamer or pot with steaming rack, skillet or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons.

    Kitchen tip: If you can't find ají amarillo paste, substitute with a mild chili paste or paprika combined with a little cumin for a similar flavor profile.

  • Peruvian Chicken and Vegetable Dumplings

    Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground chicken, carrot, finely diced, red bell pepper, finely diced, zucchini, finely diced, garlic, minced. Equipment: mixing bowl, skillet or frying pan, spatula, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons.

    Kitchen tip: Make sure not to overfill the dumplings to avoid bursting during cooking.

  • Pork Sisig Dumplings with Garlic Soy Dipping Sauce

    Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lean ground pork, calamansi juice (or fresh lime juice), white onion, finely chopped, red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (optional), garlic, minced. Equipment: large mixing bowl, frying pan or wok, small bowl, chopsticks or fork, spoon, paper towels.

    Kitchen tip: Ensure airtight sealing of dumplings to avoid breaking during cooking.

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