Dumpling Party and Veggie Spring Rolls

S4 E12 | A Skateboard Sesh with Pro-Skaters Chris Cole and Paul Rodriguez | Something's Burning

Pro-Skateboarders Chris Cole and P-Rod stop by the kitchen while I make a cultural mashup of dumplings inspired by Philly, Mexico, and Asia. We talk skating, Paul’s dad, and the art of the potsticker.

Pork Dumplings

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup lean pork, minced
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • 1⅓ cups Chinese cabbage, shredded
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp rice wine
  • 6 tbsp soy sauce
  • White pepper
  • Ginger, grated
  • 4 garlic cloves, grated
  • Gyoza wrappers
  • Corn flour
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp chili oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Steps:

  1. Mix pork, cabbage, sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice wine, 2 tbsp soy sauce, onions, garlic, and ginger. Season with white pepper.
  2. Dust gyoza wrappers with corn flour. Add 1 tsp pork filling to each, seal with water.
  3. Pan-fry in oil for 2 minutes. Add 1 cm water, cover, and steam for 6–8 minutes.
  4. Make dipping sauce with 2 tbsp rice wine, 4 tbsp soy sauce, and chili oil.

Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb beef steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • ½ large onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt & black pepper
  • ½ lb sliced provolone or American cheese
  • Dumpling wrappers
  • Cheese Whiz
  • Vegetable oil

Steps:

  1. Mix frozen-sliced steak with veggies, mustard, Worcestershire, salt and pepper.
  2. Place mix and cheese into wrappers. Seal and fry. Add ½ cup water and steam to finish.

Mexican-Style Dumplings

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped sweet bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp chili paste
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1 pack taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tbsp EVOO

Steps:

  1. Cook garlic in oil, add chili paste, onions, peppers. Add beef and seasonings. Cook until done.
  2. Cool, stir in cheese and egg. Fill dumpling wrappers, seal, and fry. Steam to finish.

Veggie Spring Rolls

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz rice noodles
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup butter lettuce
  • 1 cup sliced cabbage
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 cucumbers, sliced
  • 2 jalapeños, sliced
  • ¼ cup green onions
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • ¼ cup mint, chopped
  • 8 sheets rice paper

Steps:

  1. Cook and rinse noodles. Toss with sesame oil and salt. Prep all veggies and herbs.
  2. Soak rice paper, fill with noodles, lettuce, veggies, and herbs. Roll tightly.

Peanut Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

  • ⅓ cup peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2–3 tbsp water (as needed)

Steps:

  1. Mix all ingredients. Add water gradually until desired dipping consistency is reached.