Chinese Duck and Shiitake Dumplings (Jiao Zi)

Name: Chinese Duck and Shiitake Dumplings (Jiao Zi)
Yield: Yields about thirty-six 3-inch dumplings.
Ingredients: 6-3/4 oz. (1-1/2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour; more for kneading; Half a roast duck, preferably Beijing-style; 8 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes; 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar; 6 oz. spinach, washed and trimmed; 1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts; 2 medium scallions, thinly sliced; 1-1/2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger; 1 Tbs. soy sauce; 1 tsp. cornstarch; Freshly ground black pepper; Kosher salt, as needed (for boiled dumplings); Vegetable oil, as neededÂ(for pan-fried dumplings); 1 recipe Ginger VinegarÂor Scallion-Soy Dipping Sauce

Chinese Duck and Shiitake Dumplings (Jiao Zi) was pinched from <a href="http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/duck-shiitake-dumplings.aspx" target="_blank">www.finecooking.com.</a>

"Chinese delis sell roasted ducks with glossy, crisp skin and succulent meat,Âwhich in these dumplings gets paired with meaty dried shiitakes and crunchy water chestnuts.ÂHalf a roast chicken, especially the thighs and legs, makes a fine substitute for the duck.Web extra: Watch Thy Tranâ??s step-by-step demonstration ofÂhow to make the dumplings...."

INGREDIENTS

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6-3/4 oz. (1-1/2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour; more for kneading

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Half a roast duck, preferably Beijing-style

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8 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes

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1/2 tsp. granulated sugar

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6 oz. spinach, washed and trimmed

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1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts

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2 medium scallions, thinly sliced

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1-1/2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger

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1 Tbs. soy sauce

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1 tsp. cornstarch

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Freshly ground black pepper

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Kosher salt, as needed (for boiled dumplings)

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Vegetable oil, as neededÂ(for pan-fried dumplings)

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1 recipe Ginger VinegarÂor Scallion-Soy Dipping Sauce

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