Taste Buds: Saturday dumplings and weeknight shortcuts

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Stephanie Hansen learns the secrets to the perfect Chinese dumpling at Saturday Dumpling Co., a popular Twin Cities spot for dumplings and modern Asian street food. Back at home, Stephanie tests her dumpling skills and demonstrates an easy weeknight meal hack.

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Ginger Scallion Sauce

Ingredients

• 3-to-4-inch piece of raw ginger, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 small bunch green onion, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions are available in the video above and here.

Pork Dumplings

Ingredients

• 17-20 wonton skin wrappers
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 Tbsp grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/3 cup scallions, finely chopped
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• a few grinds of freshly ground pepper

Instructions are available in the video above and here.

Dumpling Hot Dish Bake with Red Curry

Ingredients

• 16-24 frozen dumplings
• 3 Tbsp soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp red curry paste
• 14 oz can of coconut milk
• 2 Tbsp peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp fish sauce
• 3 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• Up to 1/2 cup water or broth

Instructions are available in the video above and here.