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

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Handmade pork dumplings infused with fresh ginger, pan-fried to golden perfection and served with a savory scallion and soy dipping sauce. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, fresh ginger, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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

• 300 g ground pork
• 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
• 3 finely chopped scallions
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 40 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 300 g ground pork, 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 finely chopped scallions. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil, mixing thoroughly until well incorporated.
2. Step 2: Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1 tsp of the pork filling into the center. Moisten the edges with water, fold the wrapper in half, and pleat the edges to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Arrange dumplings in the skillet 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 to steam the dumplings. Cook for 6-7 minutes until the water has evaporated and the dumplings are cooked through.
5. Step 5: For the dipping sauce, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 finely chopped scallion in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves. Serve dumplings hot with the dipping sauce.