Description
Enjoy homemade Pan Fried Pork Dumplings in no time! Filled with seasoned pork and perfectly fried, they are ideal for a weeknight dinner or a fun appetizer, ready in under an hour!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dumplings:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup finely chopped napa cabbage
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 30-40 round dumpling wrappers
For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2-3 tablespoons water
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, finely sliced
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, napa cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Assemble the Dumplings:
- Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface.
- Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a bit of water using your finger.
- Add about 1 teaspoon of the pork filling to the center of the wrapper.
- Fold the wrapper in half to form a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal, ensuring no air is trapped inside. For a pleated edge, make small folds along one side before sealing. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Cook the Dumplings:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Work in smaller batches to ensure the dumplings cook evenly.
- Arrange the dumplings in the skillet, flat side down, making sure they do not touch each other. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Carefully add 2-3 tablespoons of water to the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium-low and steam the dumplings for 5-7 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers become translucent.
- Transfer the cooked dumplings to a serving plate. Repeat with the remaining dumplings.
Prepare the Dipping Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, and green onion.
Serve:
- Serve the dumplings hot with the dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 531
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Sodium: 961.3 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 64.8 g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Protein: 21.2 g
- Cholesterol: 50.5 mg