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A white plate with eight homemade Chinese pork dumplings, each boasting a savory filling, is placed next to a small bowl of soy sauce on a white table. Shadows cast on the table.

Homemade Chinese Pork Dumplings with Savory Filling

A man in an apron smiling in a kitchen.Carlos Gomez
Traditional Chinese dumplings filled with a savory mixture of pork and vegetables, perfect for steaming or frying.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Meal Type Appetizers, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 524 kcal
Difficulty Intermediate
Ingredient Cost $6
Shopping Cost$20

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Dumpling wrappers
  • Steamer or frying pan
  • Rolling pin (optional)
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ lb ground pork
  • 1 cup cabbage finely chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 pack dumpling wrappers
  • Water for sealing dumplings
  • Oil for frying, if desired

Instructions
 

Prepare the filling:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, cabbage, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and white pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
    1/2 lb ground pork, 1 cup cabbage, 1/4 cup green onions, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon ginger, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • Assemble the dumplings:
  • Place a dumpling wrapper on a flat surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the filling into the center of the wrapper. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water, fold it in half, and press to seal. You can pleat the edges for a decorative finish.
    1 pack dumpling wrappers, Water

Cook the dumplings:

  • To steam: Arrange the dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking. Steam for about 10 minutes until the filling is cooked through.
  • To fry: Heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the dumplings and cook until the bottoms are golden brown. Add a splash of water, cover the pan, and steam for an additional 5 minutes.
    Oil

Serve:

  • Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as soy sauce mixed with a bit of vinegar and chili oil.

Notes

Dumplings can be frozen before cooking. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag.
Adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 524kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 22gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 1190mgPotassium: 337mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 104IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Chinese Cuisine, Comfort Food, Dumplings, Pork Dumplings, Traditional Recipe

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