Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings with Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

Golden pan-fried pork dumplings filled with savory pork and vegetables, served with a tangy soy ginger dipping sauce. This Chinese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground pork, green onions, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced 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.

Ingredients

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

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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 cup finely shredded cabbage. Mix well until fully combined.
2. Step 2: Place 1 dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1 tbsp of the pork filling into the center. Moisten the edges with water using your finger, then fold and pleat the wrapper to seal. Repeat for all wrappers.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange dumplings flat side down in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crisp.
4. Step 4: Carefully add 1/2 cup water to the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Steam dumplings for 6-7 minutes until the water evaporates and pork is cooked through.
5. Step 5: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp minced fresh ginger, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
6. Step 6: Serve dumplings hot with the soy ginger dipping sauce on the side.