High Protein Pork and Cabbage Dumplings
Elevate your dumpling game with these irresistible High Protein Pork and Cabbage Dumplings—perfect for a satisfying meal or crowd-pleasing appetizer. Packed with tender ground pork, fresh napa cabbage, aromatic ginger, garlic, and green onions, these dumplings are bursting with flavor while providing a protein-packed punch. The recipe combines the art of pan-frying and steaming to deliver dumplings with a delightfully crispy bottom and perfectly moist interior. Simple yet wholesome ingredients like soy sauce and sesame oil enhance the dish with savory, nutty notes. Ready in under an hour, these dumplings are ideal for prepping ahead and can be paired with a tangy dipping sauce like soy vinegar or chili oil. Whether you're a dumpling enthusiast or new to the art, this recipe offers an exciting way to enjoy homemade comfort food while boosting your protein intake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground pork
- 200 grams Napa cabbage
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
- 1 large Egg
- 40 pieces Dumpling wrappers
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Finely chop the napa cabbage and place it in a bowl. Add a pinch of salt, mix, and let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
Mince the garlic and ginger. Thinly slice the green onions and set aside.
Gently squeeze the napa cabbage to remove excess moisture and add it to a large mixing bowl.
To the cabbage, add the ground pork, minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sliced green onions, salt, white pepper, and the egg. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well combined.
Lay a dumpling wrapper flat in your hand and place about 1 tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center.
Wet the edges of the wrapper with a little water, then fold the wrapper in half over the filling to form a semi-circle. Press the edges to seal, making sure to expel any air.
Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Arrange the dumplings in the pan, flat side down, and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
Carefully add 1/4 cup of water to the pan, cover, and let the dumplings steam for 5 minutes or until the water has evaporated.
Remove the lid and cook for another 1-2 minutes to crisp the bottoms once more.
Serve the dumplings hot with your choice of dipping sauce, such as soy sauce, vinegar, or chili oil.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.5 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.6 g | 253% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 670 mg | 223% | |
| Sodium | 11964 mg | 520% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1216.3 g | 442% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.1 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 301.9 g | 604% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 781 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 47.1 mg | 262% | |
| Potassium | 2040 mg | 43% | |
*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.
