Chicken Dumplings

Step 1 -Place the chicken, green onions, cabbage, cilantro, ginger root, salt, and Chinese five-spice powder in a food processor.

Step 2 -Cover and process until finely chopped.

Step 3 -Add the water.

Step 4 -Cover and process until the mixture is fully blended.

Step 5 -Place 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture in the center of 1 wrapper. Keep the remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel as you work to prevent them from drying out.

Step 6 -Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water.

Step 7 -Fold the wrapper over filling to form a semicircle, then press the edges firmly to seal, pleating the front side to form 3-5 folds.

Step 8 -Holding the sealed edges, stand each dumpling on an even surface, pressing to flatten the bottom.

Step 9 -Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 10 -Cover the dumplings with plastic wrap.

Step 11 -Line a steamer basket with 4 cabbage leaves.

Step 12 -Arrange the dumplings in batches 1-inch apart over the cabbage.

Step 13 -Place the steamer basket in a large saucepan over 1 inch of water.

Step 14 -Bring the water to a boil.

Step 15 -Cover and steam until a thermometer inserted into the dumplings reads 165 degrees F, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 16 -Discard the cabbage and repeat the steaming process with the remaining dumpling batches.

Step 17 -Serve with soy sauce.