Delight in the chewy, savory goodness of these **gluten-free dumplings**, a perfect alternative for those avoiding gluten without sacrificing flavor or texture. Made with a simple dough of **gluten-free all-purpose flour**, tapioca starch, and xanthan gum, these wrappers deliver an authentic bite while being wonderfully pliable and easy to work with. The filling is a flavorful mix of ground meat, fresh garlic, ginger, scallions, and shredded vegetables, seasoned with fragrant **sesame oil** and gluten-free soy sauce. Whether you prefer them steamed, boiled, or pan-fried to golden perfection, these dumplings are versatile, satisfying, and ideal for a cozy family dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Pair with a tangy homemade dipping sauce for a truly irresistible gluten-free treat!
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour, tapioca starch, xanthan gum, and salt.
Slowly pour in the hot water while stirring with a wooden spoon until the dough begins to come together.
Add the neutral oil and knead the dough with your hands until smooth. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest for 20 minutes.
While the dough is resting, prepare the filling by combining the ground meat, green onions, garlic, ginger, gluten-free soy sauce, sesame oil, shredded cabbage, and shredded carrot in a mixing bowl. Mix well until the filling is evenly combined.
Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a ball, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.
On a lightly floured surface (use tapioca starch), roll each dough ball into a thin circle, about 3 inches in diameter.
Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half over the filling and pinch the edges tightly to seal, creating a pleated or simple edge design as desired.
To cook the dumplings, you can steam, boil, or pan-fry them. For steaming: Arrange dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper and steam over boiling water for 10-12 minutes. For boiling: Gently drop dumplings into a pot of boiling water and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the filling is fully cooked through. For pan-frying: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, place the dumplings in the pan, cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown, then add 1/4 cup water, cover with a lid, and let them steam for another 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
Serve the dumplings hot with your favorite gluten-free dipping sauce or a combination of gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil.
Calories |
608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 20.6 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 805 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.2 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 9% | |
*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.