Steamed Dumplings

Delight your taste buds with these tender and flavorful Steamed Dumplings, where delicate homemade dough meets a savory filling of ground pork, napa cabbage, and aromatic spices like ginger and garlic. Perfectly steamed to achieve a soft yet slightly chewy texture, these dumplings are a celebration of traditional culinary techniques, enhanced by a hint of sesame oil and soy sauce for depth of flavor. With step-by-step instructions for crafting dumpling wrappers from scratch and a perfectly balanced filling, this recipe transforms your kitchen into an authentic dim sum experience. Ready in just an hour, these crowd-pleasers are ideal for family dinners, appetizer platters, or a cozy weekend project. Serve them with a tangy soy-based dipping sauce for the ultimate homemade treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 120 ml boiling water
• 250 g ground pork
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 stalks green onions
• 100 g napa cabbage
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the dumpling wrappers. In a large bowl, add 250g of all-purpose flour. Gradually pour in 120ml of boiling water while stirring with a wooden spoon until a rough dough forms.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In the meantime, prepare the filling. Chop the 2 green onions, mince the garlic clove, and grate 1 tsp of ginger.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, combine 250g of ground pork, 2 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tsp of sesame oil, the prepared ginger, minced garlic, and green onions.

Step 5

Finely chop 100g of napa cabbage, then mix it with 1 tbsp of cornstarch in a separate bowl to remove excess moisture. Add it to the pork mixture.

Step 6

Season the filling with 1 tsp of salt and 0.5 tsp of black pepper. Mix everything well until combined.

Step 7

Divide the rested dough into 24 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small circle about 3 inches in diameter using a rolling pin.

Step 8

Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each dough circle. Pinch the edges together firmly to seal the dumplings, forming a half-moon shape.

Step 9

Set up a steamer and bring the water to a boil. Place the dumplings in the steamer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other.

Step 10

Steam the dumplings over boiling water for 12-15 minutes until the pork is cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.

Step 11

Carefully remove the dumplings from the steamer and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(816.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1868.6

Total Fat 68.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 225mg	0%
Sodium 3686.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g	0%
Total Sugars 3.1g
Protein 95.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 220.2mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 736.5mg	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: 33.9%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 45.3%