Whole30 Steamed Pork Dumplings
Satisfy your craving for guilt-free comfort food with these delicious Whole30 Steamed Pork Dumplings! This recipe transforms the classic dumpling into a paleo-friendly delight, featuring tender ground pork infused with bold flavors like coconut aminos, garlic, and ginger. Wrapped in homemade Whole30-compliant dough made from arrowroot flour and tapioca starch, these dumplings are steamed to perfection, offering a moist and juicy bite in every mouthful. With no grains or dairy, they’re ideal for those following a Whole30 or gluten-free lifestyle. Perfectly paired with extra coconut aminos for dipping, these dumplings make a wholesome appetizer or light meal. Learn how to craft these handmade dumplings for a clean-eating dish that doesn’t compromise on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground pork
- 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil (optional, for Whole30-compliant cooking only)
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 3 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup Shredded cabbage
- 1.5 cups Arrowroot flour (for wrappers)
- 0.5 cup Tapioca starch (for wrappers)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Warm water
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil (melted, for wrappers)
- 1 teaspoon Avocado oil (for greasing the steamer)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, coconut aminos, sesame oil (if using), minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, and shredded cabbage. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Set aside.
In another mixing bowl, prepare the dumpling wrappers by combining the arrowroot flour, tapioca starch, and salt. Gradually add the warm water and melted coconut oil, mixing until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and pliable. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
After resting, divide the dough into small pieces (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll each piece into a thin, circular wrapper using a rolling pin. Keep the wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out.
Place about 1 tablespoon of the pork filling in the center of each wrapper. Fold the edges of the wrapper up and pleat to seal the dumpling. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Grease a bamboo or metal steamer basket with avocado oil to prevent sticking.
Place the dumplings in the steamer, ensuring they are not touching. Steam over simmering water for 10-12 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked and the wrappers are tender.
Carefully remove the dumplings from the steamer and let them cool for a minute before serving.
Serve the dumplings warm with additional coconut aminos for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.7 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 2031 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 280.1 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 119.8 g | 240% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 316 mg | 7% | |
*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.
