Description
These homemade dumplings are tender, juicy, and flavorful, with a simple, foolproof method to make them from scratch. Perfect for a fun meal prep or dumpling-making party, they can be customized with your choice of filling—pork, chicken, shrimp, or veggies.
Ingredients
For the Dumpling Dough (Optional – You Can Use Store-Bought Wrappers):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 1/2 pound ground pork (or chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
- 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
- 2 green onions, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Make the Dough (If Using Homemade Wrappers):
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Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Gradually add warm water, stirring until a dough forms.
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Knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
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Prepare the Filling:
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In a bowl, mix ground meat, cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
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Stir until well combined and sticky.
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Shape the Dumplings:
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Roll dough into a long rope and cut into small pieces. Flatten and roll into thin circles.
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Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper.
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Fold into a half-moon, sealing the edges with water. Pleat for a traditional look.
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Cook the Dumplings:
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Boiled Dumplings: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add dumplings and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they float.
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Steamed Dumplings: Place in a bamboo steamer lined with parchment. Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes.
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Pan-Fried (Potstickers): Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add dumplings and cook until bottoms are golden brown. Add ¼ cup water, cover, and steam for 5 minutes.
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Notes
- Don’t Overfill – It can make sealing the dumplings difficult.
- Seal Tightly – To prevent dumplings from falling apart while cooking.
- Use a Damp Cloth – Keep wrappers covered to prevent them from drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 dumplings
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg