Half-Moon Dumplings with Spiced Pork and Cabbage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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Pan-fried half-moon shaped dumplings filled with savory pork and crisp cabbage, served with a tangy dipping sauce. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground pork, napa cabbage, finely chopped, green onions, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 10 min Serves 6 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz ground pork
1 cup napa cabbage, finely chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
30 pieces dumpling wrappers
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp chili oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 oz ground pork, 1 cup finely chopped napa cabbage, 3 thinly sliced green onions, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Step 2: Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1 tbsp of the pork mixture into the center. Moisten the edges with water, fold into a half-moon shape, and press edges firmly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add dumplings in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until bottoms are golden brown.
Step 4: Carefully pour 1/2 cup water into the skillet and immediately cover. Steam dumplings for 5 minutes until water evaporates and filling is cooked through.
Step 5: Mix 2 tbsp rice vinegar and 1 tsp chili oil in a small bowl for dipping. Serve dumplings hot with the sauce.