Pan-Fried Pork and Cabbage Dumplings with Garlic Soy Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-08 · Updated 2026-07-08

Golden pan-fried dumplings filled with seasoned pork and cabbage, served alongside a tangy garlic soy dipping sauce. This Chinese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, finely shredded napa cabbage, minced green onions 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground pork
• 1 cup finely shredded napa cabbage
• 2 tbsp minced green onions
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 30 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (for dipping)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (for dipping)
• 1 tsp minced garlic (for dipping)
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional, for dipping)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 12 oz ground pork, 1 cup finely shredded napa cabbage, 2 tbsp minced green onions, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Mix thoroughly until uniform and slightly sticky.
2. 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 and fold the wrapper in half, pinching to seal tightly. Repeat until all filling is used.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange dumplings flat side down in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
4. Step 4: Carefully pour 1/3 cup water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Reduce heat to medium and steam dumplings for 6-7 minutes until the water evaporates and the pork is cooked through.
5. Step 5: While dumplings cook, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional) in a small bowl for dipping.
6. Step 6: Remove lid and cook dumplings uncovered for 1-2 minutes to crisp the bottoms again. Serve hot with the garlic soy dipping sauce.