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Steamed Chinese Dumpling

Kid's Chinese Dumpling Lunch

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Your kids will be the envy of the lunchroom with this easy Chinese Dumpling Lunch! It’s the perfect way to add some excitement to the week with minimal effort. This complete meal is delicious, fun, and so simple to pack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 child
Course: lunch
Cuisine: Asian-fusion, kid-friendly
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 frozen pork or vegetable dumplings
  • 2 tablespoons sweet and sour sauce
  • 1 medium apple sliced
  • 1 fortune cookie
  • 1 tablespoon rice crackers
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Steamer basket or microwave
  • Small dipping bowl
  • Insulated container

Method
 

  1. Steam dumplings according to package directions (usually 6-8 minutes)
  2. Allow to cool slightly before packing
  3. Slice apple and treat with lemon juice to prevent browning
  4. Pack dumplings in insulated container to keep warm
  5. Include sweet and sour sauce in small dipping container
  6. Pack apple slices, fortune cookie, and rice crackers separately
  7. Sprinkle sesame seeds over dumplings before serving

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalProtein: 16gFat: 8gSodium: 720mgFiber: 5gSugar: 22g

Notes

Choose dumplings with recognizable ingredients for picky eaters. Can substitute chicken dumplings for variety. Sweet and sour sauce can be homemade with less sugar. Fortune cookies add fun cultural element.

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