Pan-Fried Shanghainese Pork Dumplings with Ginger Soy Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

Golden pan-fried Shanghainese pork dumplings feature a juicy pork filling infused with ginger, served with a savory soy dipping sauce. This Chinese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, ginger, green onions 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

• 12 oz ground pork
• 1 tbsp finely grated ginger
• 2 finely chopped green onions
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 30 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (for dip)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (for dip)
• 1 tsp minced fresh ginger (for dip)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 12 oz ground pork, 1 tbsp finely grated ginger, 2 finely chopped green onions, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture feels sticky.
2. Step 2: Place a dumpling wrapper on your palm and spoon 1 tbsp of the pork mixture into the center. Moisten the edges with water and pleat to seal the dumpling tightly. Repeat until all filling is used, about 30 dumplings.
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 fry for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms turn golden and crispy.
4. Step 4: Carefully pour 1/2 cup water into the skillet, cover immediately, and steam dumplings for 6-7 minutes until the water evaporates and pork is fully cooked.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp minced fresh ginger to prepare the dipping sauce.
6. Step 6: Remove dumplings from the skillet and serve hot with the ginger soy dipping sauce.