Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings with Ginger and Scallion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

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Tender pork dumplings pan-fried to golden crispness with a fragrant filling of ginger and scallion, served with a tangy dipping sauce. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground pork, ginger root, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 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.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Chinese cuisine 240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
1 tbsp finely grated ginger root
3 stalks finely chopped scallions
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 minced garlic cloves
30 pieces dumpling wrappers
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup for steaming water
3 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp (optional) chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 1 tbsp finely grated ginger root, 3 finely chopped scallions, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil; mix thoroughly until combined.
Step 2: Place a dumpling wrapper flat on your palm. Spoon 1 tsp of pork filling into the center. Moisten the edges with water and fold the wrapper in half, pinching edges to seal tightly. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange dumplings flat side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until bottoms are golden brown.
Step 4: Carefully pour 1/2 cup water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid to steam dumplings for 6-7 minutes until pork is cooked through and wrappers are tender.
Step 5: Meanwhile, mix 3 tbsp rice vinegar with 1/2 tsp chili flakes in a small bowl for dipping. Serve dumplings hot with the vinegar dipping sauce.