Homemade Spiced Pork and Vegetable Dumplings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Tender dumplings filled with a savory blend of ground pork, vegetables, and warming spices, wrapped in smooth homemade dough. This Chinese-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, boiling water, ground pork for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 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.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 12 oz ground pork
• 1 cup green cabbage, finely shredded
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp water for sealing dumplings

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour with 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir with chopsticks or fork until dough forms, then knead by hand on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: In another bowl, mix 12 oz ground pork, 1 cup finely shredded green cabbage, 2 chopped green onions, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp white pepper until well combined.
3. Step 3: Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces and roll each into a 3-inch round wrapper.
4. Step 4: Place 1 tbsp of pork filling in the center of each wrapper. Dip your finger into 2 tbsp water and moisten the edge of the wrapper. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon and pinch the edges tightly to seal.
5. Step 5: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange dumplings in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden and crispy.
6. Step 6: Carefully pour 1/3 cup water into the skillet, cover immediately, and steam the dumplings for 6-7 minutes until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers are tender. Remove the lid and cook for an additional 1 minute to re-crisp the bottoms. Serve hot with dipping sauce.