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Name: Authentic Chinese Dumplings (Jiaozi)
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: *Dough:**; 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting); 1 cup warm water (approx. 110°F/43°C); 1/2 teaspoon salt; *Filling:**; 1 lb ground pork (preferably with some fat); 3 cups Napa cabbage (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon salt (for drawing out water from cabbage); 3 stalks scallions (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; *Dipping Sauce:**; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup Chinese black vinegar (or rice vinegar); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (julienned)