Description
Delectable pan-fried dumplings invite culinary adventurers on a tantalizing journey through savory Asian flavors. Crispy golden exteriors and juicy fillings promise a mouthwatering experience you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup ground meat (pork, chicken, or tofu)
- 1 cup finely chopped vegetables (cabbage, carrots, or mushrooms)
- 1 package dumpling wrappers
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
Cooking Ingredients:
- Oil for frying
Optional Garnish:
- Green onions
- Dipping sauce
Instructions
- Blend ground meat with finely chopped vegetables, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a mixing bowl until ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Position a small portion of filling at the center of each dumpling wrapper, carefully moistening wrapper edges with water.
- Gently fold wrappers and delicately seal edges, creating compact half-moon shapes with secure crimped borders.
- Warm vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until surface shimmers slightly.
- Carefully arrange dumplings in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch each other during cooking.
- Allow dumplings to sizzle and develop a golden-brown crispy bottom for approximately 3-4 minutes without moving.
- Pour a thin layer of water into the skillet and immediately cover with a tight-fitting lid to generate steam.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let dumplings steam for 5-6 minutes until filling is completely cooked through.
- Uncover skillet and allow excess moisture to evaporate, restoring crispness to the dumpling bottoms.
- Transfer dumplings to a serving plate, garnish with finely chopped green onions, and serve alongside a complementary dipping sauce.
Notes
- Customize the filling by swapping ground meat with tofu, making it perfect for vegetarians and adding extra nutrition.
- Control the spice level by adjusting garlic and adding chili flakes or ginger for a personalized kick.
- Prevent sticking by using a non-stick pan and ensuring the surface is lightly oiled before placing dumplings.
- Freeze uncooked dumplings on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for quick future meals that can be cooked directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg