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Recipe

Fried Ham Dumplings

30
Mins
Prep time
10
Mins
Cook time
3-4
Serves

Fed up of leftover ham sandwiches? This recipe is a winner for using up the Christmas ham and prawns!

Christmas
Meat
Vegetables
Fried Ham Dumplings

These fried ham and prawn dumplings are a tasty use it up recipe that transforms Christmas leftovers into crispy parcels. Instead of letting those festive leftovers sit in the fridge, you can easily reduce food waste by creating a filling with pork mince, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Serve them with a drizzle of soy sauce and chilli oil to give them an extra kick. So, the next time you’re wondering what to do with your festive leftovers, give these fried ham and prawn dumplings a try!

Need

100g pork mince
100g leftover ham or prawns (or both!) chopped
3 sprigs of coriander, washed and finely chopped
1 tsp fresh garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
½ tsp caster sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp chilli oil or hot sauce (optional)
20 wonton wrappers

How

  1. Combine all ingredients (except wonton wrappers) in a bowl, stir until well combined.
  2. To make the dumplings, place a wonton wrapper on a work surface and place 2 tsp of filling in the centre. With your finger, brush the wrapper edges with a little water, then fold over into a triangle or semi-circle and press firmly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  3. Heat a large frying pan on medium heat. Add a splash of oil, add wontons and fry for 1-2 minutes until golden. Do this in batches so you don’t crowd the pan.
  4. After a couple of minutes, add a splash of water and cover with a lid quickly – be careful as it will spit!
  5. Serve immediately with a drizzle of soy sauce, chilli oil and black vinegar if you have it. You can also garnish with sesame seeds, sliced shallots or coriander and enjoy!
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