Pan-Fried Shanghainese Pork Dumplings with Ginger Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

Golden pan-fried pork dumplings featuring a savory filling of ground pork and traditional Shanghainese seasonings, served with a fragrant ginger soy dipping sauce. This Chinese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground pork, finely chopped napa cabbage, minced fresh 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 fresh 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
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup water (for steaming)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (for dipping)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (for dipping)
• 1 tbsp julienned ginger (for dipping)

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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 fresh 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 1 dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1 tbsp of the pork mixture into the center. Moisten the edges with water, fold the wrapper in half, and pleat to seal. Repeat until all filling is used.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange dumplings flat side down in the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
4. Step 4: Carefully pour 1/3 cup water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Reduce heat to medium and steam the dumplings for 6-7 minutes until the filling is cooked through and the water has evaporated.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp julienned ginger to make the dipping sauce. Serve dumplings hot with the sauce.