Spicy Pork Dumplings with Chili-Garlic Dipping Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Fiery pork and cabbage dumplings pan-fried to a crispy crust and steamed for a juicy interior, served with a bold chili-garlic dipping sauce. This chinese-inspired asian fusion ready in about 85 minutes blends ground pork, finely chopped cabbage, finely minced fresh ginger into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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

• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 cup, finely chopped cabbage
• 1 tbsp, finely minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped (white and green parts) green onions
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tbsp (for dipping) soy sauce
• 1 tsp (for dipping) chili garlic sauce
• 1 clove, minced (for dipping) garlic
• 1/4 cup, chopped (for dipping) green onions

Instructions

1. Step 1: For wrappers: Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add 3/4 cup warm water gradually, kneading until smooth. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: For filling: Combine ground pork, chopped cabbage, minced ginger, chopped green onions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, red pepper flakes, and chili garlic sauce; mix until well blended.
3. Step 3: Roll rested dough into a log, cut into 20 pieces, and roll each into a 4-inch circle.
4. Step 4: Place 1 tablespoon filling on each wrapper, fold in half, and pleat edges to seal.
5. Step 5: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange dumplings pleated-side up, fry for 2-3 minutes until bottoms are golden.
6. Step 6: Add 1/4 cup water around dumplings, cover, and steam for 5 minutes until cooked through.
7. Step 7: Uncover, increase heat, and fry for 1-2 minutes until bottoms are crisp.
8. Step 8: Whisk together soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, minced garlic, and chopped green onions for dipping sauce while cooking.
9. Step 9: Serve hot with dipping sauce.