Spicy Pork Dumplings

Name: Spicy Pork Dumplings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tsp. Asian sesame oil; 1½ tsp. granulated sugar; 1½ tsp. unseasoned rice vinegar; 5 medium scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal (about 1 cup); ½ cup vegetable oil, plus more for frying as needed; 1 lb. ground pork; 1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh ginger; 2 Tbs. fish sauce; 2 tsp. finely chopped Thai bird chile; 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh mint; 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh cilantro; 30 to 35 round dumpling wrappers

Recipe GLPR491aa62fadf39e

Asian

Appetizer

45 min

221 cal

Servings: 10

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

Pan-fried dumplings filled with seasoned ground pork, fresh herbs, and spicy Thai chiles, served with a balanced dipping sauce made from soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. These tender, crispy dumplings are perfect as an appetizer or light main course.

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Ingredients

½ cup low-sodium soy sauce

1 tsp. Asian sesame oil

1½ tsp. granulated sugar

1½ tsp. unseasoned rice vinegar

5 medium scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal (about 1 cup)

½ cup vegetable oil, plus more for frying as needed

1 lb. ground pork

1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh ginger

2 Tbs. fish sauce

2 tsp. finely chopped Thai bird chile

2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh mint

2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh cilantro

30 to 35 round dumpling wrappers

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and rice vinegar until the sugar dissolves. Set the dipping sauce aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, ginger, fish sauce, Thai bird chile, mint, and cilantro. Mix gently with your hands until the ingredients are evenly distributed, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean work surface. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water using your finger. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into the center of the wrapper.
Fold the wrapper in half to form a half-moon shape, then press and pleat the edges to seal the dumpling. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling until all 30 to 35 dumplings are assembled.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding, place dumplings flat-side down in the pan and cook until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of water to the pan, then immediately cover with a lid. Reduce heat to medium and steam the dumplings for about 6 to 8 minutes, until the water has evaporated and the dumpling wrappers are tender.
Transfer the cooked dumplings to a serving platter. Repeat steps 5 and 6 with the remaining dumplings, adding more oil as needed between batches.
Arrange the scallions on a serving plate alongside the dumplings. Drizzle the scallions with a small amount of the dipping sauce or serve the sauce in individual bowls for dipping.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff3.75

Thai bird chiles and fresh mint are specialty items requiring a stop at Harris Teeter's international section or ALDI's limited ethnic produce; plan accordingly for a weeknight. The 45-minute estimate omits dumpling folding, which easily adds 20-30 minutes for a home cook, making this closer to 75 minutes total. Ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and scallions are standard at all Charlotte chains, and the per-serving cost stays modest around $1.50-2.00 once you factor in the wrapper purchase. Dumplings reheat beautifully in a steamer or pan, so leftovers work well; the dish feeds a family of five with sides, though it demands focus during the fold-and-cook phase rather than hands-off cooking.