Low Sodium Chinese Dumplings
Delight in the flavor-packed goodness of these Low Sodium Chinese Dumplings, a healthier twist on a beloved classic. Perfectly seasoned with fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions, the juicy ground pork filling is beautifully balanced with shredded green cabbage and carrot for added texture and nutrition. Wrapped in delicate wonton wrappers, these dumplings are sealed with an easy cornstarch slurry to lock in flavor and cooked to tender perfection. With just 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce, the recipe offers all the savory richness you crave with significantly less salt. Ready in under 45 minutes, these dumplings are ideal for a wholesome family dinner or an impressive appetizer. Serve warm with a side of low sodium soy sauce or chili oil for dipping, and enjoy a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Ground pork
- 150 grams Green cabbage
- 1 medium Carrot
- 2 large Scallions
- 1 tablespoon Ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 24 pieces Wonton wrappers
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Finely shred the green cabbage and carrot, and mince the scallions, ginger, and garlic.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, minced scallions, ginger, and garlic.
Add sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
Place a teaspoon of the pork mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry.
Moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper with the cornstarch slurry. Fold over and pleat the edges to seal the dumpling.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Gently add the dumplings and cook for about 6-8 minutes until they float to the surface and the pork is fully cooked.
Remove dumplings with a slotted spoon and serve warm with a side of low sodium soy sauce or chili oil.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.1 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 270 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 2149 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.0 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 101.6 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 900 mg | 19% | |
*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.
