Half-Moon Dumplings with Pork and Napa Cabbage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

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Hand-folded half-moon dumplings filled with juicy pork and crisp Napa cabbage, steamed or pan-fried to tender perfection. This Chinese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground pork, Napa cabbage, finely chopped, green onions, finely sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz ground pork
1 cup Napa cabbage, finely chopped
2 stalks green onions, finely sliced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
24 pieces dumpling wrappers (round, 3.5-inch)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 8 oz ground pork, 1 cup finely chopped Napa cabbage, 2 finely sliced green onions, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove. Mix thoroughly until the filling is sticky and well combined.
Step 2: Lay a dumpling wrapper flat and place 1 tbsp of pork mixture in the center. Moisten the wrapper edge with water, fold in half to form a half-moon shape, and pinch edges tightly to seal. Repeat for all wrappers.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange dumplings flat side down and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
Step 4: Carefully add 1/2 cup water to the pan and immediately cover with a lid to steam for 5-6 minutes until the water has evaporated and dumplings are cooked through. Remove lid and cook for an additional 1 minute to crisp the bottoms again.