Pan-Fried Pork and Chive Dumplings with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Golden pan-fried dumplings stuffed with seasoned pork and fresh chives, served with a tangy soy-ginger dipping sauce. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground pork, fresh chives, soy sauce 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
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 30 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 3 tbsp for dipping sauce: soy sauce
• 1 tbsp for dipping sauce: rice vinegar
• 1 tsp for dipping sauce: minced ginger
• 1/2 tsp for dipping sauce: minced garlic
• 1 tsp for dipping sauce: sesame oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 12 oz ground pork, 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp grated ginger; mix thoroughly until well blended.
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 in half, pressing to seal tightly; repeat until all filling is used.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Arrange dumplings flat side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crisp.
4. Step 4: Carefully pour 1/3 cup water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid; steam dumplings for 6-7 minutes until the water fully evaporates and dumplings are cooked through.
5. Step 5: Combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp minced ginger, 1/2 tsp minced garlic, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl; stir to create the dipping sauce.
6. Step 6: Serve dumplings hot with the soy-ginger dipping sauce on the side for dipping.