Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings with Ginger-Scallion Dipping Sauce

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Juicy pork dumplings pan-fried to golden perfection, served with a bright ginger and scallion soy dipping sauce that enhances every bite. This Chinese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs ground pork, green onions, fresh ginger 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 12 oz ground pork, 3 finely chopped green onions, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Mix well until fully incorporated.
  2. Step 2: Place 1 dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1 tsp of the pork filling into the center. Moisten edges with water, fold wrapper in half, and pinch to seal tightly. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  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 minutes until bottoms are golden and crisp.
  4. Step 4: Carefully pour 1/4 cup water into the skillet and cover immediately to steam dumplings for 5 minutes until fully cooked and bottoms are tender.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, prepare dipping sauce by combining 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 sliced green onion in a small bowl.
  6. Step 6: Remove lid and cook uncovered for another 1 minute to re-crisp bottoms. Serve dumplings hot with ginger-scallion dipping sauce.

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