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Crispy Pan-Fried Pork Buns

Store-bought dumpling wrappers filled with ground pork and a touch of soy, then pan-fried until the bottom shatters. Dip in chili oil and devour in under 15 minutes.

Total time
12 min
Servings
2
Calories
245
Protein
12g
Crispy Pan-Fried Pork Buns
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Ingredients

  • 6 oz ground pork
  • 12 count square dumpling wrappers
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp scallions, chopped
  • ½ tbsp ginger, minced
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix ground pork with soy sauce, scallions, and ginger until combined.

  2. 2

    Place 1 tsp filling in the center of each wrapper. Wet edges with water, fold into a triangle, then pinch the sides to seal.

  3. 3

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

  4. 4

    Arrange buns flat-side down in the skillet without overlapping. Don't move them for 3 minutes until bottoms turn golden and crispy.

  5. 5

    Pour the water around (not on) the buns. Cover and steam for 4 minutes until wrappers soften and water evaporates.

  6. 6

    Serve hot with chili oil or soy sauce for dipping.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet with lid
  • small mixing bowl
  • cutting board

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