Chinese Pork Dumplings

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These Chinese dumplings are from Liana Cafe House in Seattle's International District. They sell these traditional fried pork dumplings from a tiny takeout shop but with this recipe, you can see how to make them at home!

Submitted by Allrecipes
Updated on January 4, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
50 dumplings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

Dipping Sauce:

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped Chinese chives

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

  • 1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha)

Dumplings:

  • 1 pound ground pork

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped Chinese chives

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

  • 50 dumpling wrappers

  • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

  1. Prepare dipping sauce: Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, chives, sesame seeds, and chile sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.

    Dumpling dipping sauce being whisked together in a glass bowl.

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  2. Prepare dumplings: Mix pork, garlic, egg, chives, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.

    Overhead of a dumpling mixture in a green bowl.

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  3. Place a dumpling wrapper on a lightly floured work surface and spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the middle.

    Dumpling wrapper with dumpling filling being spooned in.

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  4. Wet the edge with a little water and crimp together forming small pleats to seal the dumpling. Repeat to form remaining dumplings.

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  5. Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place 8 to 10 dumplings in the pan and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side.

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  6. Pour in 1 cup of water; cover and cook until the dumplings are tender and pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

    Overhead of dumplings cooking in a skillet with added water.

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  7. Repeat to cook remaining dumplings, adding more oil and water for each batch.

  8. Serve dumplings with dipping sauce.

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From the Editor

Please note the differences in the recipe name, ingredient amounts, and filling options when using the magazine version of this recipe which featured these fillings:

Shrimp Filling: Stir together 8 ounces finely chopped fresh shrimp, 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts, 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon finely chopped Chinese chives or chives, 1 tablespoon less-sodium soy sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil in a bowl.

Mushroom-Tofu Filling: Cook 3/4 cup chopped shiitake or button mushrooms in a large skillet over medium heat until all liquid has evaporated and mushrooms are tender; cool. Transfer to a bowl and mix with 1/3 cup pressed and chopped extra-firm tofu, 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon Chinese chives or chives, 1 tablespoon less-sodium soy sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

540 Calories
25g Fat
50g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 540
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 2373mg 103%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 28g 55%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 403mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.