Traditional Chinese Pan-Fried Dumplings

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Crispy golden dumplings filled with pork and cabbage, steamed and pan-fried for a genuine Chinese street food flavor. This Chinese-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs dumpling wrappers, ground pork, Chinese cabbage for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 12, 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: 30 min Cook: 25 min Serves 12 Chinese cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix ground pork, shredded cabbage, minced ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Shape into 30 dumplings.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add dumplings in batches and cook for 3-4 minutes until bottoms are golden.
  3. Step 3: Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam for 5 minutes until steam rises. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix remaining soy sauce and cornstarch to make a glossy sauce. Pour over dumplings and stir to coat.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with additional soy sauce on the side.

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