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

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Golden pan-fried pork dumplings filled with a fragrant combination of ground pork, ginger, and scallions paired with a tangy soy dipping sauce. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, ginger, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 oz ground pork, 1 tbsp finely grated ginger, 3 finely chopped scallions, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 minced garlic clove; mix thoroughly until the mixture is sticky and well combined.
  2. Step 2: Place a heaping teaspoon of pork filling in the center of each of the 30 dumpling wrappers, wet the edges with water, then fold and pleat to seal tightly.
  3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; arrange dumplings flat side down in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown and crisp.
  4. Step 4: Carefully pour in 1/3 cup water, cover the skillet immediately, and steam the dumplings for 6-7 minutes until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers become tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove the lid and cook uncovered for an additional 1-2 minutes to re-crisp the bottoms.
  6. Step 6: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves.
  7. Step 7: Serve the dumplings hot alongside the dipping sauce for a flavorful appetizer or main course.

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