Homemade Pork & Chive Dumplings

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground Pork (80% lean, 20% fat for juicy filling)
• 200 g Napa Cabbage (Finely shredded, salted and squeezed to remove excess water)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (Minced)
• 2 pieces Garlic Cloves (Minced)
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Low‑sodium preferred)
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing Wine (Optional, adds depth)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (Toasted sesame oil for aroma)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon White Pepper
• 30 pieces Dumpling Wrappers (Round, 8‑inch wrappers; keep covered with a damp towel)
• 2 tablespoons Water (For sealing the wrappers)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cabbage

   Finely shred the napa cabbage, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt, toss, and let sit for 5 minutes. Then squeeze the cabbage in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.

   Time: PT10M

2. Make the Filling

   In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, the drained cabbage, minced ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, white pepper, and the remaining 0.5 teaspoon salt. Mix with your hands until the mixture becomes slightly sticky.

   Time: PT15M

3. Prepare the Wrappers

   Lay the dumpling wrappers on a kitchen towel and cover the remaining ones with a damp towel to prevent drying.

   Time: PT2M

4. Assemble the Dumplings

   Place a wrapper on the towel, add about 1 teaspoon of filling to the center, brush the edges with a little water, fold the wrapper in half, and pleat the edges to seal tightly.

   Time: PT15M

5. Cook the Dumplings (Boil)

   Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil (100°C). Add the dumplings in batches, stirring gently to keep them from sticking. When they float to the surface, continue cooking for 3‑4 minutes until the pork is fully cooked.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 100°C

6. Serve

   Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon, place on a serving plate, and serve hot with a dipping sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, and a dash of chili oil.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

2 g