Classic Meat Dumplings

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Classic Meat Dumplings, a perfect blend of tender, savory pork filling and delicately chewy homemade dough. Packed with flavor from aromatic garlic, ginger, and green onions, and enhanced by soy sauce and sesame oil, these dumplings offer the ultimate comfort food experience. The handmade dough, crafted from scratch, ensures a light yet sturdy wrapper that crisps to golden perfection when pan-fried and becomes tenderly soft when steamed. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for family dinners, gatherings, or simply savoring a batch of hot dumplings with your favorite dipping sauce. Whether you’re a dumpling enthusiast or a first-time cook, these dumplings promise authentic, restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups warm water
• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 pieces green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add the warm water while stirring, until the dough begins to come together.

Step 2

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

In another bowl, prepare the filling by mixing the ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, remaining salt, green onions, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and cabbage. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 4

After the dough has rested, divide it into 4 equal parts. Roll each part into a log and cut each log into 10 pieces.

Step 5

Roll out each piece of dough into a 3-inch diameter circle, ensuring the dough is thin and even.

Step 6

Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of a dough circle. Fold the dough in half to enclose the filling. Pleat the edges to seal the dumpling tightly.

Step 7

To cook the dumplings, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Place the dumplings in the skillet, pleat side up, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottoms turn golden brown.

Step 9

Carefully pour 0.5 cup of water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid to steam the dumplings. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the water has evaporated.

Step 10

Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 2 minutes until the bottom of the dumplings crisp back up.

Step 11

Serve the dumplings hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1215.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2545.6

Total Fat 124.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.3g
Cholesterol 408.2mg	0%
Sodium 5006.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 9.0g
Protein 146.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 261.5mg	0%
Iron 17.3mg	0%
Potassium 714.7mg	0%

*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: 44.5%

Protein: 23.4%

Carbs: 32.1%