" Homemade dumplings are easier to make than you think, especially since you can buy the wrappers. When the dumplings are steamed and browned, like these are, they are also called pot stickers...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tsp. Asian sesame oil
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1-1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
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1-1/2 tsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
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5 medium scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal (about 1 cup)
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1/2 cup vegetable oil; more for frying, as needed
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1 lb. ground pork
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1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
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2 Tbs. fish sauce
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2 tsp. finely chopped Thai bird chile (4 to 5 chiles)
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2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh mint
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2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh cilantro
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30 to 35 round dumpling wrappers