Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings with Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Juicy pan-fried pork dumplings with a crisp golden bottom served alongside a tangy ginger and soy dipping sauce to enhance every bite. This Asian-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 45 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 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, finely chopped green onions
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 30 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (for dipping)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger (for sauce)
• 1/4 tsp (optional) chili flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 3 finely chopped green onions, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
2. Step 2: Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and spoon 1 tsp of the pork filling into the center. Wet the edges with water, fold in half, and pinch the edges to seal. Repeat until all filling is used, about 30 dumplings.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange dumplings in the skillet without crowding and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crisp.
4. Step 4: Carefully pour 1/2 cup water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid to steam the dumplings. Cook for 6-7 minutes until water evaporates and dumplings are cooked through.
5. Step 5: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional) in a small bowl. Serve dumplings hot with the sauce on the side.