Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings with Soy-Vinegar Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

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Juicy pork dumplings pan-fried to golden crispness, served with a tangy soy and rice vinegar dipping sauce. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, green onions, garlic clove for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz ground pork
3 stalks, finely chopped green onions
2, minced garlic clove
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
30 pieces dumpling wrappers
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
3 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp soy sauce (for dipping)
1/4 tsp (optional) chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 12 oz ground pork, 3 finely chopped green onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
Step 2: Place 1 dumpling wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 tbsp of the pork filling into the center. Moisten the edges with water and fold the wrapper in half, pinching edges tightly to seal. Repeat to make 30 dumplings.
Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Arrange 10 dumplings flat-side down in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
Step 4: Carefully pour 1/2 cup water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Reduce heat to medium-low and steam the dumplings for 6-7 minutes until the water evaporates and the pork is cooked through.
Step 5: Remove the lid and cook uncovered for 1-2 minutes to re-crisp the bottoms.
Step 6: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 3 tbsp rice vinegar, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional) in a small bowl.
Step 7: Serve the dumplings hot with the dipping sauce on the side.