Classic Meat Dumplings
Delight in the comforting flavors of homemade **Classic Meat Dumplings**, a timeless favorite that blends juicy ground pork, fragrant aromatics like ginger and garlic, and a splash of soy sauce for savory depth. Encased in tender, hand-kneaded dough, these golden, pan-fried dumplings are perfectly crisp on the outside and wonderfully tender inside. A touch of shredded cabbage adds freshness to the filling, while sesame oil lends a signature nuttiness. Cooked to perfection with a combination of frying and steaming, these dumplings are as satisfying to prepare as they are to devour. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce for a versatile appetizer, snack, or main course that’s perfect for sharing. Keywords: meat dumplings, pan-fried dumplings, pork dumplings, homemade dumplings recipe, easy dumplings recipe.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
After the dough has rested, divide it into 4 equal parts. Roll each part into a log and cut each log into 10 pieces.
Roll out each piece of dough into a 3-inch diameter circle, ensuring the dough is thin and even.
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.
To cook the dumplings, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the dumplings in the skillet, pleat side up, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottoms turn golden brown.
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.
Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 2 minutes until the bottom of the dumplings crisp back up.
Serve the dumplings hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2546 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.2 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.2 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 5007 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.6 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 146.8 g | 294% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 715 mg | 15% | |
*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.
