These homemade Pork & Chive Dumplings 🤤

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground Pork (at least 20% fat for juicy dumplings)
• 1 cup Fresh Chives (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (to flavor the filling)
• 30 pieces Dumpling Wrappers (store‑bought round wrappers, kept covered with a damp cloth)
• 2 tablespoons Water (for sealing the edges)
• 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce (optional, for extra seasoning)
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Season the Pork

   Place the ground pork in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, the soy sauce (if using), and the ground black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until the seasoning is evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

2. Add Aromatics

   Add the minced garlic, chopped chives, and sesame oil to the seasoned pork. Fold the mixture together until everything is uniformly combined.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare Wrappers

   Lay out the dumpling wrappers on a clean surface. Keep a small bowl of water nearby for sealing the edges.

   Time: PT2M

4. Fill and Fold

   Using a tablespoon, place a mound of filling in the center of each wrapper. Lightly wet the edges with water. Fold the wrapper in half like a taco, pinch the center, then pleat each side four times moving outward until the dumpling is sealed into a crescent‑moon shape.

   Time: PT20M

5. Cook – Steam (Option 1)

   Arrange the dumplings in a steamer basket, leaving a little space between each. Steam over boiling water for 8‑10 minutes, until the pork is fully cooked and the wrapper becomes translucent.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 100°C

6. Cook – Pan‑Fry (Option 2)

   Heat a thin layer of oil in a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat. Place the dumplings flat‑side down, fry for 2‑3 minutes until golden, then add ¼ cup water, cover, and steam for another 5‑6 minutes until the water evaporates and the pork is cooked through.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 180°C

7. Serve or Freeze

   Serve the dumplings hot with a dipping sauce of your choice. To freeze, place uncooked, sealed dumplings on a parchment‑lined tray, freeze solid, then transfer to a freezer bag.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

22 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

1 g