Wagyu Beef Dumplings

Ingredients

1 pound ground Wagyu beef

1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage

1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon grated ginger

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Wonton wrappers

Water for sealing dumplings

Vegetable oil for cooking

Dipping sauce (e.g., soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil) for serving

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground Wagyu beef, chopped cabbage, green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. Place a small spoonful of the Wagyu beef mixture onto a wonton wrapper, slightly off-center.
3. Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper.
4. Fold the wrapper in half over the filling to create a triangle shape. Press the edges firmly to seal the dumpling.
5. Optionally, you can pleat the edges of the dumpling by folding and pressing small sections along the sealed edge.
6. Repeat the process with the remaining filling and wonton wrappers until all the dumplings are assembled.
7. Heat a non-stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat and add a small amount of vegetable oil.
8. Place the dumplings in the pan, making sure they don’t touch each other. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms become golden brown.
9. Add a splash of water to the pan and cover with a lid to steam the dumplings for 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
10. Remove the lid and let the dumplings cook for another minute or two until the bottoms become crispy again.
11. Transfer the cooked dumplings to a serving plate and repeat the cooking process with the remaining dumplings.
12. Serve the Wagyu dumplings hot with your choice of dipping sauce, such as soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil.