Dumplings are a popular snack. Here is an easy recipe from a cook at one of our centres, that you can prepare with your child!

Ingredients

• 1 x packet of store-bought dumpling/gyoza wrappers
• 1 cup of frozen, shelled edamame beans
• 1 x tsp. grated ginger
• 1 x Tbsp. soy sauce (or gluten free alternative)
• 1 x Tbsp. mirin
• 2 x green shallots, chopped finely
• Neutral oil for cooking

1. Cook the edamame according to packet instructions and drain.
2. Add to a bowl with remaining ingredients, and let cool until safe to touch.
3. Using a potato masher (or clean hands) mash everything together into a thick paste.
4. Cover and refrigerate until cold.

1. Fill a small dish with water.
2. Place a wrapper on the bench in front of you.
3. Place a teaspoon of the filling in the middle of the wrapper. Dip your finger in the water and make a border around the edge of the wrapper.
4. Gather the edges and fold. Press tightly to seal, pushing out any excess air.
5. Repeat until all the mixture is used. Tightly wrap and freeze any remaining wrappers.

1. Heat a non-stick pan with a lid over medium heat.
2. Add a tablespoon of oil to the pan and once hot and shimmering, add enough dumplings to fit with about 2 finger widths space between them.
3. Fry the dumplings for about 1 minute, and then add half a cup of hot water and quickly place the lid on the pan.
4. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the water is almost all gone. If it is evaporating too quickly, turn heat down slightly.
5. Remove lid and check that the bottom of dumplings are golden brown.
6. Remove onto a plate and serve!