While butchering my rabbit I noticed a flat of muscle running along the side that was not attached to anything. Rather then throwing this thin piece away I got a crazy idea. I could use this thin flat of flesh as a wrapper to a dumpling. Keeping it simple I made a stuffing of carrots, celery, and onion with a little chicken fat. Then I pounded the rabbit flap out and stuffed it with the mixture, tying the top closed. I then browned one side in olive oil then steamed it like a potsticker. I then made a dipping sauce of scallion, ginger, and soy sauce.
Amazing and conceptually mind blowing to me. Has anyone done anything like this before? I know meats I often rolled around a stuffing but made used as a dumpling skin?
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