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Filling:

• 1 pound ground pork
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• ½ cup finely chopped green onions
• 3 tablespoons very finely minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ cups finely chopped green cabbage

Dough:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup hot water, about 130 - 150 F (55-65 C)

Dipping Sauce:

• ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
• ¼ cup soy sauce

For Frying:

• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying, or as needed - divided
• 8 tablespoons water for steaming, divided