Mongolian Dumplings

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== Description ==
* Makes 24 dumplings.
== Ingredients ==
=== Dough ===
* 2 cups flour
* 1 cup water
=== Filling ===
* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
* 1 teaspoon salt
* soy sauce for dipping
== Directions ==
# Mix the flour, water and salt into a smooth ball of dough.
# Set aside to rest for 20 minutes.
# On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into a long cylinder.
# Slice the dough into 24 equal pieces.
# Roll each piece into individual disks about ⅛" thick.
# For fried dumplings, place about 1 tablespoon of meat in the center of the disk of dough.
# Fold in half and pinch the edges to seal.
# Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, turning once.
# Drain on paper towels.
# For steamed dumplings, place about 1 tablespoon of meat in the center of each disk of dough.
# Pinch the edges of the dough together to form tiny pleats, shaping the dumpling into a small purse that resembles a bulb of garlic.
# Place on a steamer rack in a large kettle filled with 1" of water.
# Cover and steam for about 20 minutes, until tender.
# Serve hot with soy sauce for dipping.
Category:Mongolian Appetizers
Category:Dumpling Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
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Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes