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

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

Golden pan-fried pork dumplings filled with seasoned minced pork and Shanghai-style aromatics, served with a tangy soy-vinegar dipping sauce. This Chinese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground pork, Shanghai-style dumpling wrappers, green onions 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
• 24 pieces Shanghai-style dumpling wrappers
• 3 stalks, finely chopped green onions
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tbsp black vinegar
• 1 tsp chili oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 12 oz ground pork, 3 chopped green onions, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1/2 tsp white pepper, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until sticky and well combined.
2. Step 2: Place 1 dumpling wrapper on a clean surface, spoon about 1 tbsp of the pork filling into the center. Moisten the edges with water and fold the wrapper to seal, pleating the edges to enclose the filling. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the dumplings flat side down in the skillet and fry for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown and crisp.
4. Step 4: Carefully pour 1/2 cup water into the skillet, cover immediately, and steam the dumplings for 6-7 minutes until the water has evaporated and the pork is cooked through.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, mix 3 tbsp black vinegar with 1 tsp chili oil in a small bowl to create the dipping sauce.
6. Step 6: Remove the lid and cook dumplings uncovered for another 1-2 minutes to re-crisp the bottoms. Serve the dumplings hot with the soy-vinegar dipping sauce.