Pan-Fried Shanghainese Pork and Cabbage Dumplings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-24 · Updated 2026-07-24

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Golden pan-fried dumplings filled with a juicy mixture of pork and Napa cabbage, served with a tangy dipping sauce. This Chinese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, Napa cabbage, ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz ground pork
1 cup finely chopped Napa cabbage
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 stalks chopped scallions
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1/4 tsp white pepper
30 pieces dumpling wrappers
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/3 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 12 oz ground pork, 1 cup finely chopped Napa cabbage, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 chopped scallions, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Step 2: Place a rounded teaspoon of filling in the center of each of the 30 dumpling wrappers. Moisten the edges with water and fold to seal, pleating if desired.
Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange dumplings flat-side down and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown.
Step 4: Carefully pour in 1/3 cup water, cover the skillet, and reduce heat to medium. Steam dumplings for 6-7 minutes until water evaporates and pork is cooked through.
Step 5: Remove the lid, increase heat to medium-high, and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until bottoms are crisp again. Serve hot with soy sauce or chili oil.