Steamed Pork and Cabbage Dumplings with Sesame-Ginger Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

Delicate steamed dumplings filled with seasoned pork and cabbage, served with a bright sesame-ginger dipping sauce. This Chinese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, green cabbage, scallions 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

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 cup finely shredded green cabbage
• 3, finely chopped scallions
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 40 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 1 cup finely shredded green cabbage, 3 finely chopped scallions, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
2. Step 2: Place a dumpling wrapper flat on a clean surface and spoon about 1 tbsp of the pork mixture into the center. Moisten the edges with water and fold to seal, creating a pleated half-moon shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a boil. Lightly brush the steamer basket with 1 tbsp vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Arrange the dumplings in the basket without touching.
4. Step 4: Steam the dumplings over boiling water for 8-10 minutes until the pork filling is cooked through and wrappers become translucent.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for the dipping sauce.
6. Step 6: Serve the hot dumplings with the sesame-ginger sauce for dipping.