How To Make Braised Short Rib Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1/2 Asian pear
• 1 quart chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 medium yellow onion
• 2 scallions
• 1 medium garlic clove
• 1 1-inch knob fresh ginger
• 2 whole star anise
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless English-style short ribs
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 1/4 cup chili oil
• 1/4 cup black Chinkiang vinegar
• 2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger (about 1-inch knob)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 16-ounce package round dumpling wrappers (we like Twin Marquis brand)