• Measure out the dry ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl, stirring to combine. Gradually add the hot water, stirring with chopsticks or a wooden spoon as you pour to create a slurry. Drizzle in the oil, then knead for a few minutes to form a large ball.

• This dough dries out quickly, so always keep covered with a damp tea towel while you are assembling the dumplings, if it’s too dry and crumbly, add another teaspoon of oil.

• Take a portion of the dough, about the size of a walnut and use the palms of your hands to roll it into a ball. Then slightly flatten it on a clean counter surface. Roll it with a rolling pin until its 1/8" (3mm) You want to keep this quite thick as the dough can crack when it's too thin. Place a teaspoon of the filling in, not too full and fold the wrapper in half, pinching the edges together. I like to clean up the uneven edges by cutting it into an arch with a pair of kitchen scissors. Use the tines of a fork to create a crimp pattern.

PAN-FRY: Warm a large, dry skillet over high heat. Add the oil to coat the pan. Place the dumplings in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd them. Reduce the heat to medium, and carefully add the ¼ cup of the water, cover, and cook for 6 minutes, or until steamed through and the liquid has evaporated. Drizzle another teaspoon of the oil. Cook, uncovered, for 3 more minutes, or until the skin has crisped up again.

TO STEAM: Place the dumplings in a single layer on to a steamer basket with a thinly sliced carrot or radish round underneath each one. Pour1” (3cm) of water into a wide pot or wok. Place the basket into the pot, ensuring that the water does not touch the dumplings. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to a medium-low heat and let steam for 5 minutes.

TO BAKE: I tried this to see if it would work as an empanada wrapper, and it's perfect! Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) Place wrapped dumplings on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.