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Classic Pork and Cabbage Dumplings

A plate of perfectly pan-fried dumplings with crispy, golden-brown bottoms, showcasing the delicious texture of these easy dumplings.
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A recipe for making traditional Chinese pork and cabbage dumplings from scratch, including dough and dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup warm water (plus more if needed)
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup finely chopped Napa cabbage
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: Mix flour and warm water in a bowl until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine ground pork, cabbage, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and white pepper. Mix well until the mixture is uniform.
  3. Roll out wrappers: Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and cut into 1-inch pieces. Roll each piece into a thin, 3-inch circle wrapper.
  4. Fill and fold: Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of a wrapper. Moisten the edges with water. Fold the wrapper in half and crimp the edges to seal, creating pleats if desired.
  5. Cook the dumplings: You can steam, boil, or pan-fry them. For pan-frying, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place dumplings flat-side down and cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of water, cover immediately, and steam until the water evaporates and the filling is cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For best results, blanch the chopped cabbage for 1 minute in boiling water, squeeze out all excess moisture before mixing it into the filling.
  • You can freeze uncooked dumplings by placing them on a parchment-lined tray until solid, then transferring them to a freezer bag.
  • A simple dipping sauce uses 3 parts soy sauce, 1 part rice vinegar, and a few drops of chili oil.

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