Pork dumplings

Here’s a classic and satisfying recipe for Pork Dumplings, perfect for steaming, pan-frying, or boiling:

🥟 Pork Dumplings (Jiaozi or Gyoza-Style)

Ingredients:

Dumpling Filling:

• 1 lb ground pork

• 1 cup napa cabbage, finely chopped (or regular green cabbage)

• 2 green onions, finely chopped

• 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional)

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black or white pepper

Wrappers:

• Round dumpling wrappers (store-bought or homemade)

For Cooking:

• Oil for pan-frying (if applicable)

• Water for steaming/boiling

Instructions:

1. Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine pork, cabbage, green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well until sticky and cohesive.

2. Assemble the dumplings:

   • Place 1 dumpling wrapper in your hand.

   • Add 1 tsp of filling to the center.

   • Wet the edge of the wrapper with water.

   • Fold in half and pinch the edges to seal, pleating if desired.

3. Cook the dumplings:

   • Pan-Fried (Potstickers): Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Add dumplings flat-side down. Fry until bottoms are golden. Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam 5–6 minutes. Uncover and cook off excess moisture until crisp.

   • Steamed: Steam in a bamboo or metal steamer over boiling water for 10–12 minutes.

   • Boiled: Drop into boiling water and cook until they float plus 2–3 minutes.

Dipping Sauce Ideas:

• Classic: Soy sauce + rice vinegar + chili oil

• Garlic soy: Soy sauce + minced garlic + a touch of sugar

• Creamy: Soy sauce + a dollop of mayonnaise + sriracha

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