Pan-Seared Pork Dumplings with Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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Juicy pork dumplings pan-seared to golden crispness and served with a fragrant ginger-soy dipping sauce inspired by Shanghainese flavors. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, green onions, fresh ginger 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz ground pork
2 stalks, finely chopped green onions
1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
30 pieces dumpling wrappers
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
3 tbsp soy sauce (for dipping)
1 tbsp rice vinegar (for dipping)
1 tsp, finely minced fresh ginger (for dipping)

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 12 oz ground pork, 2 chopped green onions, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Step 2: Place a dumpling wrapper on your palm and spoon about 1 tsp filling into the center. Moisten the edges with water, fold in half, and pleat edges to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange dumplings in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
Step 4: Carefully pour 1/2 cup water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Steam dumplings for 6-7 minutes until water evaporates and pork is cooked through.
Step 5: Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp minced fresh ginger for dipping. Serve dumplings hot with the sauce.