Fran’s Chinese Beef Dumplings

1-2 packs gyoza/dumpling wrappers

1 heaped tsp Sichuan peppercorns

100ml boiling water

900g (2lb) minced beef (15% fat)

2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

1 bunch spring onions, minced

3 Chinese cabbage leaves

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tsp roasted sesame oil

1 red chilli, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

For the dipping sauce: 

2 tsp chilli oil (taste to see how hot it is before adding)

3 tbsp hoisin sauce

120ml soy sauce

4 tsp roasted sesame oil

1 tsp caster sugar (optional)

3 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or balsamic

1 tbsp ginger, minced

2 tbsp spring onion, minced

2 cloves of garlic, minced