INGREDIENTS
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1 cup Chinese black vinegar (you can find this at Chinese markets, but buy the good stuff with real ingredients and not “caramel coloring”)
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1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
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1/4 cup light soy sauce
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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12 ounces ground beef or ground pork (preferably not lean)
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1 tablespoon light soy sauce
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
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3/4 cup minced scallions, light green and white parts
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1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
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Pinch salt
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About 36 three-inch round dumpling wrappers (store-bought or homemade)
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1 1/2 to 3 tablespoons mild vegetable oil
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3/4 cup cold water, plus more for sealing the pot stickers