Ingredients
Scale
- 250g ground pork or chicken
- 1 cup finely chopped Napa cabbage
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pack of dumpling wrappers (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: chopped green onions, mushrooms, shrimp
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, chopped cabbage, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, garlic, and sugar. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Assemble the dumplings: Place a dumpling wrapper in your palm, spoon about a teaspoon of filling into the center. Moisten the edges with water, then fold and pinch to seal tightly, creating a pleated edge for an authentic look.
- Cooking methods: You can steam, fry, or boil the dumplings depending on your preference. For crispy dumplings, use an air fryer like the Ninja Air Fryer Pro Crisp & Roast 4-in-1.
- Serve: Arrange your dumplings on a platter and serve hot, with dipping sauces like soy sauce, vinegar, or chili oil.
Notes
- Ensure dumplings are sealed tightly to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- Use high-quality ingredients for better flavor, such as fresh garlic and ginger.
- Leftover cooked dumplings can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop, Steaming, Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with rice wrappers),Low Carb (if using lettuce wraps)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 dumplings
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg