Crispy Pan-Fried Dumplings Recipe Easy Homemade Dumplings with Soy Vinegar Dip
This recipe delivers crispy pan-fried dumplings with a juicy pork and cabbage filling, served with a tangy soy vinegar dip. Perfect for quick, comforting meals and crowd-pleasing snacks.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 40 dumplings (about 6 dumplings per serving, 6-7 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 cups finely chopped green cabbage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- About 40 round dumpling wrappers
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (for dip)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (for dip)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for dip)
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for dip)
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger (for dip)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped cabbage, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green onions. Add soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly but gently until well combined and sticky, about 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Dumplings: Lay one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center. Lightly wet the edges with water, fold the wrapper in half, and press edges to seal. Pleat edges if desired. Repeat until all filling is used (about 40 dumplings).
- Heat the Pan and Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. When hot, arrange dumplings flat side down in a single layer with space between. Fry for 3-4 minutes until bottoms are golden and crispy.
- Steam the Dumplings: Pour water into the pan carefully, then cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to medium-low and steam for 6-8 minutes until filling is cooked and wrappers are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove lid and cook uncovered for 1-2 minutes to evaporate remaining water and re-crisp bottoms. Use a spatula to transfer dumplings to a plate. Serve hot with soy vinegar dip.
Notes
Start with medium heat to brown dumplings without burning. Reduce heat to medium-low when steaming. Wet wrapper edges lightly to seal properly. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if needed. If water evaporates too quickly during steaming, add more water. For gluten-free, use rice paper or gluten-free wrappers and tamari soy sauce. For vegetarian, substitute pork with tofu and mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 dumplings
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 14
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