Savory Pork & Chive Dumplings

1.In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and boiling water. Stir with a fork until the mixture comes together, then knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

2.In another bowl, mix together the ground pork, chopped chives, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, sugar, black pepper, and salt until well combined to form the filling.

3.After the dough has rested, divide it into small pieces (about 20) and roll each piece into a ball. Flatten each ball into a thin circle about 3 inches in diameter.

4.Place about 1 tablespoon of the pork filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, and pinch the edges to seal tightly. You can pleat the edges for a decorative touch if desired.

5.Dust the dumplings with cornstarch to prevent them from sticking together. You can place them on a parchment-lined tray while you prepare the rest.

6.To cook the dumplings, you can either steam or pan-fry them. For steaming, place them in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper and steam over boiling water for about 15 minutes. For pan-frying, heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the dumplings, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown. Then add a splash of water to the pan, cover, and steam for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.

7.Serve the dumplings hot with soy sauce for dipping.