Savory Grilled Pork Dumplings
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with these unique grilled meat dumplings. Featuring succulent pork belly and crispy fried eggs, they offer a rich, aromatic flavor.
These grilled meat dumplings are a perfect way to bring warmth and good fortune to your table, especially during the Winter Solstice. By searing the pork belly to render out the fat and combining it with savory aromatics and fried eggs, this recipe elevates the humble dumpling into something incredibly fragrant and satisfying. It is a creative twist that balances deep, savory richness with the classic, comforting texture of a perfectly boiled dumpling.
Ingredients
- 300 g pork belly
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 green pepper
- 2 tbsp lard
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 20 dumpling skins
- to taste Summer brand barbecue spice mix
- 2 stalks scallions
Instructions
- 1Score the Pork Belly
Take a piece of pork belly and remove the skin. Cut it at a 45-degree angle, slicing through two-thirds of the meat, then flip it over and slice vertically, again only cutting two-thirds of the way through.
Tip: Make sure not to slice all the way through the pork belly to keep the piece intact for searing. - 2Sear in a Dry Pan
Place the scored pork belly into a pan with no oil or water. Sear it over heat to let the natural fat render out, pouring off any excess oil as it cooks until golden brown.
Tip: Starting with a dry pan allows the fat to render properly without adding extra grease. - 3Season the Seared Pork
Once both sides of the pork belly are perfectly golden, season the meat directly in the pan with Summer brand barbecue spice mix.
Tip: Sprinkle the spice evenly across the surface while the meat is still hot to lock in the flavors. - 4Add Aromatics and Vegetables
Add diced red onion, diced green peppers, and a splash of Shaoxing wine into the pan with the seasoned pork. Let the ingredients cook together until the flavors meld.
Tip: A splash of Shaoxing wine helps deglaze the pan and infuses the pork with a rich aroma. - 5Fry the Eggs
Heat a wok with lard and pour in the eggs to fry them. Once cooked, remove them from the wok for the next preparation step.
Tip: Using lard gives the fried eggs a rich, traditional flavor base for the dumpling filling. - 6Prepare the Filling Mixture
Crush the fried eggs into a paste and mix them thoroughly with the chopped grilled pork. Add more seasoning, oyster sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and scallions to complete the filling.
Tip: Crushing the eggs into a paste helps them bind smoothly with the chopped grilled pork for a better texture.
