Crisp Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings with Garlic-Soy Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Golden pan-fried pork dumplings with a juicy filling, paired with a savory garlic-soy dipping sauce for an irresistible appetizer or snack. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground pork, green cabbage, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground pork
• 1 cup finely shredded green cabbage
• 3, finely chopped scallions
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 30 round wrappers dumpling wrappers
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tbsp soy sauce for dipping
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar for dipping
• 1 tsp minced garlic for dipping

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 12 oz ground pork, 1 cup finely shredded green cabbage, 3 finely chopped scallions, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp white pepper; mix until well combined.
2. Step 2: Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface, spoon about 1 tbsp of the pork mixture into the center. Moisten the edges with water, fold in half and pleat to seal tightly. Repeat for all wrappers.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
4. Step 4: Add dumplings in a single layer and fry for 3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crisp.
5. Step 5: Carefully pour 1/2 cup water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Steam for 6-7 minutes until the water has evaporated and the dumplings are cooked through.
6. Step 6: Remove the lid and cook for another 1-2 minutes to re-crisp the bottoms.
7. Step 7: For the dipping sauce, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp minced garlic in a small bowl.
8. Step 8: Serve dumplings hot with the garlic-soy dipping sauce.