Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings with Soy Sesame Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

Golden pan-fried pork dumplings served with a tangy soy sesame dipping sauce, perfect as an appetizer or snack. This Chinese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground pork, green onions finely chopped, fresh ginger grated 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.

Ingredients

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

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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, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Mix until thoroughly combined.
2. Step 2: Place 1 dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and spoon 1 tsp pork filling into the center. Moisten the edges with water and fold wrapper in half, pinching edges to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Arrange dumplings flat side down in the skillet without crowding. Cook for 3 minutes until bottoms are golden brown.
4. Step 4: Carefully add 1/2 cup water to the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Steam the dumplings for 6-7 minutes until water evaporates and pork is cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove lid and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to crisp the bottoms again. Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl for dipping. Serve dumplings hot with dipping sauce.