Kanom Jeeb Thai Dumplings (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Filling

01 - 400 g ground pork
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 2 small coriander roots
04 - 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
05 - 2 garlic cloves
06 - 35 g carrots, finely diced
07 - 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
08 - 2 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and finely chopped
09 - 3 tablespoons golden mountain sauce
10 - 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
11 - 2 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
13 - 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil

→ Assembly

14 - 1 pack dumpling (wonton) wrappers
15 - garlic oil, for brushing
16 - crispy fried garlic, for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Pound coriander roots, black peppercorns, and garlic using a mortar and pestle until a coarse paste forms.
02 - Combine golden mountain sauce, white sugar, sesame oil, and oyster sauce in a medium bowl and mix until sugar is dissolved.
03 - Place ground pork, seasoning mixture, egg, and cornstarch in a food processor. Pulse until a smooth, homogenous mixture develops.
04 - Transfer the pork mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the pounded spice paste, carrots, green onions, and shiitake mushrooms. Stir thoroughly to combine.
05 - Lay a wonton wrapper on the back of a tablespoon. Press gently to form a shallow well, spoon filling into the center, moisten wrapper edges with water, fold edges up, and pinch to seal while maintaining a rounded shape.
06 - Line a steamer basket with parchment paper. Arrange dumplings evenly, cover, and steam over medium heat for 10 minutes until wrappers are translucent and filling is cooked through.
07 - Brush dumplings with garlic oil and garnish with crispy fried garlic before serving hot.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, serve with soy sauce or Thai sweet chili sauce for dipping.
02 - Alternative fillings such as minced shrimp, chicken, beef, or vegetables can be used.