Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings with Scallion-Soy Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Golden pan-fried pork dumplings with a savory filling, served with a bright scallion and soy dipping sauce. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground pork, green onions, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 3 stalks, finely chopped green onions
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 40 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (for dipping)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced scallions (for sauce)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 3 finely chopped green onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
2. Step 2: Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1 tbsp of pork filling into the center. Moisten edges with water and fold to seal, pleating edges to form a crescent shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Arrange dumplings flat side down in the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
4. Step 4: Carefully pour 1/2 cup water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid to steam the dumplings for 6-7 minutes until the water evaporates and the pork is cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove lid and cook uncovered for 1-2 minutes to crisp the bottoms again.
6. Step 6: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 2 thinly sliced scallion stalks in a small bowl. Serve dumplings hot with the sauce on the side.