If you've ever dove hunted, chances are you've also eaten a dove popper. You know, dove breast, cream cheese and jalapeno wrapped in bacon. While it surely is a viable and tasty option for your take, give these steamed dumplings a try and we promise you won't be disappointed.
Ingredients
- 4-5 doves
- 1-2 tsps fresh grated or minced ginger
- 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- Soy Sauce
- Rice wine vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sugar
- Red pepper flake
- 1 egg
- 15-20 Refrigerated wonton wrappers
Instructions
- Mince dove breasts to consistency of a medium grind. Do this with a knife or even pulse food in a food processor
- In a mixing bowl, combine dove meat, ginger, garlic and green onion. Also mix in 2-3 tbsp of soy sauce, salt, pepper and a dash of sesame oil
- Beat the egg to use as a wash to sealing wonton wrappers.
- Place approx. a tablespoon of the dumpling mixture in the center of the wrapper, and fold diagonally, crimping the edges.
- Place uncooked dumplings on a paper towel until ready to steam.
- In a large pot with a metal steamer, arrange dumplings so they do not touch. Steam for 20mins or until done.
- Mix the dumplings sauce,
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp water
- 1 tsp sugar
- Dash of red pepper flake. You also can add finely chopped green onion, if desired.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Makes approx. 16-20 dumplings