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Traditional Chinese Pork and Cabbage Dumplings

A white bowl filled with freshly steamed Traditional Chinese Dumplings, ready to be enjoyed.
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Learn to make authentic pork and cabbage dumplings from scratch with homemade wrappers. This recipe includes pleating tutorials and freezing instructions, perfect for Lunar New Year or weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 head napa cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 package round dumpling wrappers
  • Water for sealing

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, chopped napa cabbage, scallions, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and white pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
  2. To make the wrappers, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup warm water. Knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Roll the dough into a log and cut into small pieces. Roll each piece into a thin, round wrapper.
  4. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of a wrapper. Moisten the edge of the wrapper with water.
  5. Fold the wrapper in half and pleat the edges to seal. You can find many pleating tutorials online to achieve different decorative edges.
  6. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.
  7. To cook, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add dumplings and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they float and are cooked through.
  8. Alternatively, you can pan-fry the dumplings for a crispy bottom. Heat oil in a skillet, add dumplings, and cook until bottoms are golden brown. Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam until cooked through.
  9. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For freezer-friendly dumplings, place uncooked dumplings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Cook from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
  • You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for the pork if desired.
  • Adjust the amount of cabbage based on your preference. Squeeze out excess water from the cabbage before adding it to the filling.

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