High Protein Chinese Dumplings (Jiaozi)
Elevate your dumpling game with these High Protein Chinese Dumplings (Jiaozi), bursting with a flavorful and nutrient-packed filling that combines tender chicken breast, succulent shrimp, and crumbly firm tofu. Perfectly seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, and garlic, each bite delivers a harmonious blend of textures and savory goodness. These golden, pan-fried dumplings are finished with a quick steam for that classic crisp-on-the-bottom, tender-on-the-top appeal. Ideal as an appetizer or a protein-rich snack, they pair beautifully with soy sauce, chili oil, or tangy vinegar for dipping. With only 45 minutes of prep and versatile dumpling wrappers, this recipe is the perfect blend of tradition, health, and irresistible flavor.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 150 grams medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 100 grams firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 pieces green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 100 grams cabbage, finely shredded
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 30 pieces dumpling wrappers
- 0 as needed water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Begin by finely chopping the chicken breast and shrimp into small pieces. You can use a food processor for convenience, but avoid making a paste.
Step 2
Crumble the firm tofu using a fork or your hands until it resembles small crumbs.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, shrimp, tofu, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, green onions, minced garlic, cabbage, salt, and ground white pepper. Mix well until the filling ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Step 4
Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface or in your hand. Spoon approximately a heaping teaspoon of the filling mixture into the center of the wrapper.
Step 5
Dip your finger in water and dampen the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half over the filling to form a semicircle, pressing the edges together to seal the dumpling. You can create pleats for a more traditional appearance.
Step 6
Repeat the wrapping process until all the filling is used, placing dumplings on a tray that has been lightly floured or lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Step 7
Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 8
Arrange the dumplings in the skillet in a single layer (you may need to work in batches depending on the size of your skillet). Cook the dumplings until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 9
Once browned, carefully add about 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Allow the dumplings to steam until the water evaporates and the dumplings are cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes.
Step 10
Remove the lid and continue to cook for an additional 1 minute to allow the bottom to crisp up again.
Step 11
Transfer the cooked dumplings to a serving plate. Repeat the cooking process with any remaining dumplings.
Step 12
Serve the dumplings hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as soy sauce, chili oil, or vinegar.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2162.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5065.3 |
| Total Fat 70.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 14.3g | |
| Cholesterol 462.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8807.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 916.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 35.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.4g | |
| Protein 233.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium 628.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 35.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2371.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories