Fried Pork Dumplings

Crispy, golden-brown, and irresistibly savory, these Fried Pork Dumplings are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining bold flavors with a delightfully tender filling. Each dumpling is bursting with seasoned ground pork, finely chopped Chinese cabbage, green onions, ginger, and garlic, all enhanced by the umami depth of soy sauce and sesame oil. Pan-fried to perfection and finished with a quick steam to lock in juiciness, these homemade dumplings offer a perfect balance of crispy bottoms and soft, chewy tops. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or even a main course, they pair beautifully with soy sauce, chili oil, or your favorite dipping sauce. Ready in just under an hour, this recipe will turn your kitchen into a dumpling haven with every bite delivering authentic flavors of Chinese-style comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g ground pork
• 100 g Chinese cabbage, finely chopped
• 3 units green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
• 40 units dumpling wrappers
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 150 ml water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped Chinese cabbage, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, minced garlic, salt, and white pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 2

Take one dumpling wrapper and place it in the palm of your hand. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pork filling into the center of the wrapper.

Step 3

Dip your finger in a small bowl of water and moisten the edge of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half, pressing the edges together firmly to seal and creating a pleated design for added decoration and secure sealing.

Step 4

Place the finished dumpling on a tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat in a nonstick frying pan. Add dumplings to the pan in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd.

Step 6

Fry for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.

Step 7

Pour 75 ml of water into the pan and immediately cover with a lid. Allow the dumplings to steam for about 4-5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the lid and continue to cook until the water has evaporated and the bottoms are crispy again, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Transfer the cooked dumplings to a plate and repeat the process with the remaining dumplings.

Step 10

Serve the dumplings hot with soy sauce, chili oil, or your preferred dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2856.7 grams (2856.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7480

Total Fat 184.40g	236%
Saturated Fat 52.20g	261%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.70g
Cholesterol 450mg	150%
Sodium 11846mg	515%
Total Carbohydrate 1208.30g	439%
Dietary Fiber 42.20g	151%
Total Sugars 1.80g
Protein 293.40g	587%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 625mg	48%
Iron 46mg	254%
Potassium 1602mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.6%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 63.0%