Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings with Scallion-Ginger Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

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Golden pan-fried pork dumplings served with a tangy scallion and ginger dipping sauce, perfect as appetizer or snack. This Chinese-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 320 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 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
3, finely chopped green onions
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2, minced garlic cloves
40 pieces dumpling wrappers
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 3 finely chopped green onions, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Step 2: Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1 tbsp of pork filling into the center. Moisten the wrapper edges with water and fold to seal, pleating the edges to create a tight dumpling. Repeat until all filling is used.
Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Arrange dumplings flat side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crisp.
Step 4: Carefully add 1/2 cup water to the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Reduce heat to medium and steam the dumplings for 6-7 minutes until the water has evaporated and pork is cooked through.
Step 5: For the dipping sauce, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp chili flakes, and 1 tbsp finely chopped green onions in a small bowl. Serve dumplings hot with the dipping sauce.