Half-Moon Pork and Cabbage Dumplings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Traditional dumplings shaped like half-moons, filled with seasoned pork and cabbage, pan-fried until golden and steamed to perfection. This Asian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, Napa cabbage, green onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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

• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 2 cups, finely chopped Napa cabbage
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped green onions
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 20 (4-inch round) dumpling wrappers
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 lb ground pork, 2 cups chopped Napa cabbage, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil.
2. Step 2: Mix until well incorporated.
3. Step 3: Place 1 tablespoon filling on a dumpling wrapper center.
4. Step 4: Moisten wrapper edges with 2 tbsp water, fold in half to form a half-moon, and press edges firmly to seal, pleating as needed.
5. Step 5: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
6. Step 6: Place dumplings in skillet, seam-side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden.
7. Step 7: Add 1/2 cup water, cover with lid, and steam for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
8. Step 8: Uncover and cook 1-2 minutes more to crisp bottoms, then transfer to a plate.