Steamed Pork and Chinese Cabbage Dumplings with Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Delicate dumplings filled with juicy ground pork and finely chopped Chinese cabbage, steamed to tender perfection and served with a savory sesame soy sauce. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs ground pork, Chinese cabbage, green onions 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

• 10 oz ground pork
• 1 cup, finely chopped Chinese cabbage
• 2, finely chopped green onions
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 30 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 2 tbsp (for sealing wrappers) water
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (for dipping)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• optional, 1 tsp chili oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 10 oz ground pork, 1 cup finely chopped Chinese cabbage, 2 finely chopped green onions, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, and 1/4 tsp white pepper; mix thoroughly until the filling is sticky and well combined.
2. Step 2: Lay out 30 dumpling wrappers on a clean surface; place about 1 tbsp of filling in the center of each wrapper, then wet the edges with 2 tbsp water using your finger and fold the wrapper into a half-moon shape, sealing tightly and pleating the edges as desired.
3. Step 3: Arrange the dumplings in a steamer lined with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking, ensuring they do not touch; steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes until the pork is cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1 tsp chili oil (optional) in a small bowl to make the dipping sauce.
5. Step 5: Serve the dumplings hot with the sesame soy dipping sauce on the side for dipping.