Pan-Fried Shanghainese Pork Dumplings with Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Delicate Shanghainese-style pork dumplings pan-fried to a golden crisp and served with a fragrant ginger soy dipping sauce. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, finely chopped napa cabbage, minced 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground pork
• 1 cup finely chopped napa cabbage
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 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 dipping)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp scallions, sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 12 oz ground pork, 1 cup finely chopped napa cabbage, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 1 tsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Mix thoroughly until the filling is sticky and well combined.
2. Step 2: Place a dumpling wrapper on your palm and spoon about 1 tsp of filling into the center. Moisten the edges with water and pleat to seal, ensuring no air pockets. Repeat with all wrappers.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the dumplings flat side down in the skillet, making sure they don’t touch. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown and crisp.
4. Step 4: Carefully pour 1/2 cup water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Reduce heat to medium and steam dumplings for 6-7 minutes until the water evaporates and dumplings are cooked through.
5. Step 5: While dumplings cook, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh ginger, and 1 tbsp sliced scallions in a small bowl.
6. Step 6: Remove dumplings from the skillet and serve hot with the ginger soy dipping sauce on the side.