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Traditional Chinese Pork and Cabbage Dumplings

A plate of golden-brown, pan-fried Traditional Chinese Dumplings, ready to eat.
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Learn to make authentic Chinese pork and cabbage dumplings from scratch, including homemade wrappers and pleating techniques. These freezer-friendly dumplings are perfect for Lunar New Year or any weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup finely chopped napa cabbage
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 package round dumpling wrappers
  • Water for sealing
  • Optional: chili oil, black vinegar for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, chopped cabbage, scallions, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, ginger, and white pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
  2. To make the wrappers, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup warm water in a bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each piece into a thin, round wrapper.
  4. Place about 1 tablespoon of the pork filling in the center of a wrapper.
  5. Moisten the edge of the wrapper with water. Fold the wrapper in half over the filling, pressing to seal. Create pleats along the sealed edge for a decorative finish.
  6. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add dumplings, ensuring they don’t stick together.
  7. Boil for 5-7 minutes, or until the dumplings float and the filling is cooked through.
  8. Remove dumplings with a slotted spoon and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For freezer-friendly dumplings, place uncooked dumplings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag.
  • To cook frozen dumplings, boil them directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
  • You can also pan-fry the dumplings for a crispy bottom.

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