1 1/2 lbs boneless Boston butt pork roast, trimmed & cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 c warm fat-free milk (100° to 110°)
1 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger
1/3 c low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 c low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 c warm water (100° to 110°)
3 c all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
3 tbsps sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp sugar
12 romaine lettuce leaves
Sauce:
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
3 tbsps rice vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
Cooking spray
Directions
Step #1 Combine milk & water In a large-ish bowl.
Step #2 Dissolve 1 tsp sugar & yeast in milk mixture; let this stand 5 mins.
Step #3 Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring c; level with a knife.
Step #4 Add 2 3/4 c flour & 1/2 tsp salt; stir until dough forms.
Step #5 Turn out onto a floured surface.
Step #6 Knead until smooth & elastic (about 10 mins); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tbsp at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).
Step #7 Place dough In a large-ish bowl coated with cooking spray; turn to coat top.
Step #8 Cover up & let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hr or until doubled in size.
Step #9 (Press two fingers into dough; if indentation remains, dough has risen enough.
Step #10 ) Punch dough down; cover & let rise in a warm place (85°) 30 mins or until doubled in size.
Step #11 Preheat oven to 475°.
Step #12 To prepare filling, mix 1/3 c vinegar & next 6 ingredients (1/3 c vinegar through garlic) in a zip-top plastic bag.
Step #13 Add pork; seal & chill 30 mins, turning bag to coat.
Step #14 Strain mixture through a sieve over a bowl; reserve marinade.
Step #15 Place pork in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray.
Step #16 Bake at 475° for 25 mins or until done.
Step #17 Let stand 5 mins; finely chop.
Step #18 Pour reserved marinade into a saucepan; bring to a boil.
Step #19 Cook until reduced to 1/4 c (about 8 mins).
Step #20 Combine pork & reduced marinade.
Step #21 Divide dough into 24 portions.
Step #22 Working with 1 portion at a time (cover remaining dough to prevent drying), roll this into a 3 1/2-inch circle on a floured surface.
Step #23 Spoon about 1 tbsp filling onto center of circle.
Step #24 Moisten edges of dough with water; gather edges together to encase filling, pinching edges to seal.
Step #25 Gently twist sealed edges to form a pouch shape.
Step #26 Line each tier of a 2-tiered (10-inch) bamboo steamer with 3 lettuce leaves.
Step #27 Arrange 6 dumplings, 1 inch apart, in each steamer basket.
Step #28 Stack tiers; cover with steamer lid.
Step #29 Add water to a large skillet to a depth of 1 inch; bring to a boil.
Step #30 Place steamer in pan, & steam dumplings 10 mins or until dough is translucent (dumplings will be puffy & spongy).
Step #31 Remove the dumplings from steamer.
Step #32 Repeat procedure with remaining lettuce leaves & dumplings.
Step #33 To prepare sauce, mix 1/3 c soy sauce, 3 tbsps vinegar, & seeds.
Step #34 Serve the dumplings as soon as possible with sauce.