Pan-Fried Shanghainese Pork Dumplings with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

Delicately pan-fried dumplings filled with a savory blend of ground pork and traditional Shanghainese seasonings, served with a tangy soy-ginger dipping sauce. This Chinese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, ginger, scallions 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
• 3 finely chopped scallions
• 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
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (for dipping)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp finely minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• a pinch red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 12 oz ground pork, 1 tbsp finely grated ginger, 3 finely chopped scallions, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated and slightly sticky.
2. Step 2: Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface, add about 1 tsp of the pork filling in the center. Moisten the edges with water and fold to seal the dumpling, pleating the edges to form a crescent shape. Repeat until all filling is used.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Arrange dumplings flat side down and fry for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crisp.
4. Step 4: Carefully pour 1/2 cup water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Steam the dumplings for 6-8 minutes until the water evaporates and the filling is cooked through.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp finely minced fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp sugar, and a pinch of red chili flakes in a small bowl to create the dipping sauce.
6. Step 6: Remove dumplings from the pan and serve hot with the soy-ginger dipping sauce on the side.