Pork Dumplings with Bok Choy and Garlic Rice

This dish combines tender pork dumplings with vibrant bok choy and aromatic garlic rice, creating a delightful balance of textures and flavors. The dumplings are juicy and savory, while the bok choy adds a fresh crunch, and the garlic rice brings a comforting base to the meal. This recipe embraces traditional Asian flavors with a creative touch by infusing the rice with garlic and sesame oil.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 bunch bok choy, chopped
• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (for the rice)
• 3 cups water (for the rice)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix ground pork, soy sauce, ginger, minced garlic, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
2. In a separate bowl, combine flour and water to form a dough. Knead until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
3. Roll the dough into thin sheets and cut out circles using a cookie cutter.
4. Place a small spoonful of pork mixture onto each dough circle, fold, and seal the edges to form dumplings.
5. In a pot, bring water to a boil and steam the dumplings for about 15 minutes or until cooked through.
6. Meanwhile, rinse the rice under cold water until it runs clear. In a saucepan, heat sesame oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
7. Add the rinsed rice and water to the saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cover for 15 minutes.
8. In a separate pan, stir-fry the chopped bok choy in a bit of sesame oil until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
9. Serve the dumplings on a bed of garlic rice, topped with sautéed bok choy.