Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings with Garlic Soy Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Crispy-bottomed pork dumplings seared in a skillet and served with a savory garlic soy dipping sauce for an irresistible appetizer. This Asian-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, green onions, finely chopped, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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

• 1 lb ground pork
• 3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 30 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce for dipping
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 clove minced garlic for sauce
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 3 stalks finely chopped green onions, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp grated ginger. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
2. Step 2: Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface, spoon about 1 tsp of the pork mixture into the center. Wet edges with water, fold wrapper in half, and pinch edges tightly to seal. Repeat for all 30 dumplings.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange dumplings in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crisp.
4. Step 4: Carefully add 1/2 cup water to the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Steam dumplings for 6-7 minutes until the pork is cooked through and water evaporates.
5. Step 5: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1/4 tsp chili flakes if using. Serve dumplings hot with dipping sauce.