Chinese Dumplings (Jiaozi)
Discover the ultimate recipe for Chinese Dumplings (Jiaozi), a beloved staple of Chinese cuisine that’s perfect for any occasion. These handmade dumplings feature delicate dough wrappers made from scratch, encasing a savory filling of ground pork, tender napa cabbage, and aromatic green onions, enhanced with ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil for an authentic flavor. Whether you’re a dumpling pro or a novice, this recipe guides you through step-by-step techniques for kneading, filling, and pleating to achieve restaurant-quality results at home. Serve these boiled dumplings piping hot with a tangy dipping sauce for a dish that’s sure to impress. With just an hour of preparation time, this recipe yields 24 dumplings—perfect for sharing and savoring. Keywords: Chinese dumplings, Jiaozi recipe, homemade dumplings, pork dumplings, traditional Chinese cuisine, easy dumpling recipe.
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Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 120 milliliters warm water
- 250 grams ground pork
- 100 grams napa cabbage
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and warm water. Stir until the dough comes together.
Step 2
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3
Finely chop the napa cabbage and place it in a bowl. Sprinkle a little salt, mix well, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water from the cabbage.
Step 4
In another bowl, combine the ground pork, squeezed cabbage, finely chopped green onions, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 5
Divide the rested dough into two pieces. Roll each piece into a thin log, about an inch in diameter, and cut each log into 12 small pieces.
Step 6
Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten into a circular wrapper with a rolling pin, about 3 inches in diameter.
Step 7
Place about a teaspoon of filling in the center of a wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half and seal the edges tightly by pleating or pressing them together. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Step 8
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently add the dumplings, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Stir occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the bottom.
Step 9
Boil the dumplings for about 6-8 minutes or until they float to the surface and the filling is cooked through.
Step 10
Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and serve hot with your preferred dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (802.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1827.9 |
| Total Fat 68.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 225mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1931.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 198.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.4g | |
| Protein 93.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 217.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 701.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories