Steamed tofu & chive dumplings from Taste of Korea by Young Jin Song

Ingredients

• 90 g/3½ oz Korean chives, finely chopped
• 90 g/3½ oz firm tofu
• 30 ml/2 tbsp soy sauce
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• 15 ml/1 tbsp sugar
• 30 ml/2 tbsp sesame oil
• 10 ml/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 15 ml/1 tbsp salt
• 30 ml/2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 60 ml/4 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 5 ml/1 tsp Korean chilli powder
• 30 dumpling skins
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 spring onions (scallions), finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 5 ml/1 tsp finely grated fresh root ginger
• 5 ml/1 tsp mirin or rice wine
• 90 g/3½ oz/scant ½ cup minced (ground) beef