Delicious Pork Dumplings Recipe: Easy to Make & Flavorful
This Pork Dumplings recipe is a delightful way to enjoy homemade dumplings filled with seasoned ground pork, garlic, ginger, and green onions. Perfect for steaming, boiling, or pan-frying, these dumplings are versatile and can be served with a variety of dipping sauces. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or a special occasion, these dumplings are sure to impress!
How to Make Steamed Pork Dumplings:
Ready to make the best steamed pork dumplings of your life? You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below, but here's a quick overview of what you can expect:
Make the Filling
Mix the pork, ginger, garlic, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, and cabbage in a large bowl.
Fill the Dumplings
Place a teaspoon of filling onto each wonton skin, then moisten the edges with water and fold diagonally to create a triangle. Roll the edges to seal in the filling. Transfer the dumplings to a lightly floured surface until you're ready to cook.
Steam the Dumplings
Arrange the pork dumplings in a steamer so that they're not touching. Steam until the pork is cooked through.
Ingredients
- 100 (3.5 inch square) wonton wrappers
- 1 ¾ pounds ground pork
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 5 cups finely shredded Chinese cabbage
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 752
- Fat: 29g
- carbs: 81g
- Protein: 39g
Directions
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Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, pepper, and cabbage (if using). Mix until well combined.
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Assemble the dumplings:
- Place a dumpling wrapper in your palm.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into the center of the wrapper.
- Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a little water using your finger.
- Fold the wrapper in half to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal. You can create pleats for a traditional look if desired. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
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Cooking Options:
- Steaming: Place the dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper. Steam over boiling water for about 10–12 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through.
- Boiling: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add dumplings and cook for about 6–8 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
- Pan-Frying (for crispy dumplings): Heat a little oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the dumplings in the skillet and fry until the bottoms are golden brown (about 2-3 minutes). Then add about 1/4 cup of water, cover, and steam for 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
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Serve: Serve the dumplings hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Tips
- Make Ahead: Dumplings can be assembled and frozen. Just freeze them on a baking sheet and then transfer to a zip-top bag. Cook from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Dipping Sauce: Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a dash of chili oil for a simple dipping sauce.
Enjoy your delicious homemade pork dumplings!
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