Homemade Dumplings

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Homemade Dumplings, crafted from scratch with delicate dough envelopes and a savory pork filling infused with green onions, fragrant ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. This step-by-step recipe combines two classic cooking techniques—pan-frying and steaming—to create dumplings that are golden and crispy on the bottom while tender and juicy on the inside. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or entertaining guests, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality dumplings right from your own kitchen. Customize the filling, pair with a tangy dipping sauce, and serve these delectable creations fresh from the pan for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main course. With just a few pantry staples and simple ingredients, you're only 60 minutes away from achieving dumpling bliss!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups warm water
• 0.5 pounds ground pork
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 cups water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour and slowly add 0.75 cups of warm water. Stir until a dough forms.

Step 2

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 3

While the dough rests, prepare the filling by combining 0.5 pounds of ground pork, 3 finely chopped green onions, 1 tablespoon of minced ginger, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of pepper in a bowl.

Step 4

Mix the filling ingredients until well combined and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 5

After the dough has rested, divide it into four equal parts. Roll each piece into a log and cut into 12 pieces.

Step 6

Roll each piece into a small, thin circle, about 3 inches in diameter, making the edges thinner than the center.

Step 7

Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, and press the edges tightly to seal.

Step 8

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Arrange the dumplings in a single layer and fry them for about 2 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.

Step 9

Add 0.5 cups of water to the pan and cover immediately with a lid. Allow the dumplings to steam for 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked and the water has evaporated.

Step 10

Remove the lid and let the dumplings cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the bottoms are crisp again. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	896.5 grams (896.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1934

Total Fat 90.00g	115%
Saturated Fat 23.60g	118%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.70g
Cholesterol 204mg	68%
Sodium 2489mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 189.40g	69%
Dietary Fiber 8.10g	29%
Total Sugars 1.90g
Protein 86.90g	174%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 145mg	11%
Iron 14mg	80%
Potassium 506mg	11%

*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: 42.3%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 39.6%