Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings with Sesame Ginger Dipping Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

These pan-fried pork dumplings balance a juicy, savory filling with a crisp, golden exterior, paired perfectly with a tangy sesame ginger dipping sauce. This chinese-inspired asian fusion ready in about 32 minutes blends ground pork, stalks, finely chopped green onions, grated fresh ginger into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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

• 12 oz ground pork
• 3 stalks, finely chopped green onions
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 30 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 12 oz ground pork, 3 finely chopped green onions, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil; mix thoroughly until well combined.
2. Step 2: Place 1 dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1 tsp of pork mixture into the center. Moisten the edges with water, fold in half, and pinch edges to seal; repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Arrange dumplings in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until bottoms are golden brown.
4. Step 4: Carefully pour 1/3 cup water into the skillet, cover immediately with a lid, and steam dumplings for 5 minutes until the filling is cooked through and wrappers are tender.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, whisk together 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1 tbsp soy sauce in a small bowl to create the dipping sauce.
6. Step 6: Remove lid and continue cooking dumplings uncovered for 1-2 minutes until the bottoms crisp again. Serve hot with the prepared sesame ginger dipping sauce.