Pork Dumplings
Tender steamed or pan-fried dumplings filled with seasoned ground pork and vegetables. A classic Chinese dim sum favorite that's crispy on one side and juicy on the other.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground pork
- 1 cup napa cabbage, finely chopped
- 3 stalks green onions, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 24 pieces round dumpling wrappers
- 2 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp chili oil
Instructions
- 1
Chop cabbage finely and squeeze out excess moisture in a clean kitchen towel. Transfer to a bowl.
- 2
Add ground pork, green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper to the cabbage. Mix until just combined.
- 3
Place 1 teaspoon filling in the center of each wrapper. Wet the edge with water and fold in half, then pleat the curved edge.
- 4
Set dumplings seam-side up on a parchment-lined tray. Cover with a damp towel until ready to cook.
- 5
For pan-fried: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high. Arrange dumplings flat-side down, cook 2 minutes until golden.
- 6
Add 0.5 cup water, cover, and steam for 6-8 minutes until water evaporates and filling is cooked through.
- 7
Alternatively, steam in a bamboo steamer over boiling water for 10 minutes until dumplings are translucent.
- 8
Mix soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil in a small bowl. Serve dumplings hot with dipping sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch nonstick skillet
- bamboo steamer (optional)
- mixing bowls
- measuring spoons
- kitchen knife
- cutting board
- parchment paper
- spoon
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