Pan-fried Dumplings with HK-Style Satay Sauce

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Pan-fried Dumplings with HK-Style Satay Sauce

One thing I gotta have in my freezer is definitely a stash of frozen dumplings. Whether they're store-bought or homemade, you never know when the mood for dumplings might strike! These crispy pan-fried dumplings are served with a ridiculously flavourful Hong Kong-style satay sauce that's gonna have you licking your plate clean. It's creamy, nutty, savoury, slightly spicy and has just the right amount of sweetness. And the best part? You can make extra sauce and use any leftovers for pretty much anything: noodles, grilled meats, spring rolls... the possibilities are endless!

Recipe Stats

Cooking time

20 minutes

Serves

2

Difficulty

Easy

Spice

Mild

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Pan-fried Dumplings with HK-Style Satay Sauce

Ingredients

2 servings

dumplings

HK-style satay sauce

toppings

Notes

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Possible Substitutions

  • Frozen dumplings: Use whatever dumplings you have in your freezer; pork, chicken, prawn or veggie, they all work!
  • Jimmy's Satay Sauce: If you can't find it, use another Hong Kong-style satay sauce or increase the peanut butter slightly and adjust the seasoning.
  • Peanut butter: Smooth or crunchy works, depending on whether you want a little extra texture.
  • Coconut milk: Full-fat gives the richest sauce, but light coconut milk will work too.
  • Curry powder: Use a mild curry powder if you don't want the sauce to be too spicy.

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Things to Keep in Mind

  • The satay sauce will thicken as it cools, so don't worry if it looks slightly thinner than you want while it's hot.
  • Frozen dumplings can vary in size, so cooking times may differ slightly. Always check the packet instructions and make sure the filling is cooked through.
  • The sauce can be a bit rich, so serving it alongside something fresh or crunchy works really well!
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Storage

If you got any extra satay sauce, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Use it as a dipping sauce for fresh spring rolls, drizzle it over grilled chicken or beef, toss it through noodles, or use it as a sauce for stir-fried vegetables.

Add a splash of water or coconut milk when reheating to loosen it back up.

Method

Make the satay sauce

Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Add the minced garlic, spring onion whites, chilli powder and curry powder.

Stir for around 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant and the spices are toasted.

Add the satay base

Add the Jimmy's Satay Sauce and peanut butter.

Stir well until everything is combined and the peanut butter has melted into the spices.

Simmer the sauce

Pour in the coconut milk, soy sauce and brown sugar.

Whisk until smooth and fully combined.

Gradually add the water until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.

Cook the sauce

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce gently simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and glossy.

If the sauce becomes too thick, simply loosen it with another splash of water.

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Pan-fry the dumplings

While the sauce is simmering, heat a little oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.

Add the frozen dumplings in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden and crispy.

Carefully add around ¼ cup water to the pan and immediately cover with a lid.

Steam for around 5–7 minutes, or according to the dumpling packet instructions, until the filling is cooked through.

Remove the lid and allow any remaining water to evaporate. Continue cooking for another minute or two until the bottoms are extra crispy.

Serve

Spoon a generous amount of the warm satay sauce onto a plate or shallow bowl.

Arrange the crispy dumplings on top, then finish with fresh coriander, sesame seeds, sliced spring onion greens and a drizzle of chilli oil.

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