Ingredients and Weight:
- Ground pork: 500g
- Chinese cabbage (napa cabbage): 500g
- Ginger: 15g
- Green onions: 20g
- Soy sauce: 3 tbsp
- Sesame oil: 1 tbsp
- Dumpling wrappers: 50 pcs
- Cooking oil: 1 tbsp
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3/5 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Chop the Chinese cabbage into small pieces and add salt to remove excess water. Squeeze out the water after 15 minutes.
- Finely chop the ginger and green onions.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped Chinese cabbage, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well.
- Place a dumpling wrapper in your palm and add a spoonful of filling to the center. Fold the wrapper in half, pleating the edges to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat the cooking oil in a non-stick pan. Place the dumplings in the pan and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan and cover. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the water evaporates and the dumplings are cooked through.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 150 per dumpling
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful
- Crispy and juicy
- Traditional Chinese dish with American-friendly ingredients
User Comments:
- "These dumplings were delicious! The filling was perfectly seasoned and the dumplings were cooked to perfection."
- "I'm not a big fan of Chinese food, but these dumplings were a pleasant surprise. They were so flavorful and satisfying."
- "I'm a professional chef and these dumplings were on par with what I make in my restaurant."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to squeeze out all the excess water from the Chinese cabbage, as this will help prevent the dumplings from becoming soggy.
- If you don't have dumpling wrappers, you can use egg roll wrappers instead.
- Serve the dumplings with your favorite dipping sauce, such as soy sauce, chili oil, or vinegar.