Description
Homemade dumplings are surprisingly easy. This recipe shows you how to make perfect, flavorful pork dumplings.
Ingredients
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- 1 lbs (450 g) ground pork
- 1/3 cup finely chopped napa cabbage
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 50 round dumpling wrappers
Instructions
- Prepare the Dumpling Filling
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped napa cabbage, scallions, and cilantro.
- Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Assemble the Dumplings
- Lay a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface.
- Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center.
- Lightly brush the edges of the wrapper with water to help seal the dumpling.
- Fold the dumpling in half, pinching the center to form a crescent shape.
- Use your fingertips to pleat the edges, pressing firmly to ensure a tight seal.
- Choose Your Cooking Method
- Steaming Method:
- Arrange the dumplings in a single layer in a bamboo or metal steamer, leaving space between them.
- Steam over boiling water for 8–10 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Pan-Frying Method (Potstickers):
- Heat 1–2 tbsp of oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat (approximately 350-400°F / 177-204°C).
- Arrange the dumplings in the pan with their flat sides down and cook for 2 minutes, or until the bottoms turn golden brown.
- Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan and immediately cover with a lid to steam.
- Steam for 3–4 minutes, then remove the lid and continue frying until both sides are golden brown, about 2–3 more minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Serve dumplings hot with soy sauce, black vinegar, or a homemade dipping sauce.
- Optional: Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, or a drizzle of chili oil.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork mixture for at least 30 minutes before assembling the dumplings.
- If you don’t have dumpling wrappers, use wonton wrappers as a suitable substitute.
- To freeze uncooked dumplings, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Then transfer to a freezer bag for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 dumplings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50