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Tender Homemade Pork Dumplings Recipe with Easy Soy Ginger Sauce Guide

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This recipe delivers tender homemade pork dumplings with a juicy pork and cabbage filling, paired with a fresh and tangy soy ginger dipping sauce. Perfect for cozy family meals or gatherings, these dumplings are easy to make and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground pork (about 20% fat for juiciness)
  • 2 cups Napa cabbage, finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 40 round dumpling wrappers (about 3.5-inch diameter)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (for dipping sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated (for dipping sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (for dipping sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (for dipping sauce)
  • Optional: pinch of red chili flakes (for dipping sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
  • 1/4 cup water (for steaming)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, finely chopped Napa cabbage, sliced green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, sugar, and salt. Mix thoroughly for 3-4 minutes until sticky and cohesive.
  2. If using store-bought wrappers, keep them covered with a damp towel to prevent drying. If homemade, roll dough discs to about 3.5 inches in diameter, dusted lightly with flour.
  3. Place a wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into the center. Lightly moisten the edges with water.
  4. Fold the wrapper in half over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press edges firmly and pleat one side toward the center to seal completely. Cover finished dumplings with a damp cloth.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place 8-10 dumplings in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until bottoms are golden brown.
  6. Add 1/4 cup water to the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Steam for 5-6 minutes until water evaporates and dumplings are cooked through.
  7. Transfer dumplings to a serving plate and serve hot with soy ginger sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Keep filling cold before assembling to maintain texture. Do not overfill wrappers to prevent bursting. Use a lid when steaming to trap moisture. Test cook one dumpling first to adjust seasoning. Dumplings can be frozen before cooking and cooked from frozen with extra steaming time.

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