Cabbage Dumplings
A savory and juicy cabbage dumpling recipe that's easy to make and customizable with various fillings. Enjoy the fun of making these delicious dumplings at home.
Ingredients
Dumpling Filling
- 1 pound Ground pork Can substitute with ground chicken or turkey.
- 3 cups Green cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 medium Carrot, grated
- 3 to 4 stalks Green onion, sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt Start with this amount and adjust to taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Helps bind and keeps the dumplings juicy.
Dumpling Wrappers and Cooking
- 35 to 40 wrappers Dumpling wrappers (store bought) Round wrappers preferred.
- Neutral oil (for pan frying) Amount as needed.
- Water (for steaming in the pan) Amount as needed.
Instructions
Preparation
- Sprinkle the chopped cabbage with a pinch of salt, let it sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze it with clean hands or a towel until it is just not dripping.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, cabbage, carrot, green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, black pepper, cornstarch, and salt. Stir until the mixture becomes slightly tacky.
- Pan fry a small amount of filling (about a teaspoon) like a mini meatball, taste it, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Wrapping
- Place a wrapper in your palm, add about 1 tablespoon of filling. Wet the edge halfway around with a finger dipped in water, then fold and seal the wrapper by pinching it tightly.
Cooking
- Heat a nonstick pan with a thin layer of oil. Place dumplings flat side down and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
- Add a splash of water (it will sizzle), cover the pan, and steam for 5 to 6 minutes. Uncover and allow the bottoms to crisp for 1 minute.
Notes
Dumplings can be frozen after assembling. Freeze on a tray to prevent sticking, then transfer to a freezer bag. Cook from frozen by adding a few extra minutes to steaming time.
Nutrition
Serving: 6gCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 19gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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