Crispy Pan Fried Dumplings Recipe
Golden on the bottom and tender on the top, these dumplings are bursting with juicy, flavorful filling and just the right amount of crisp. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish. You’ll love how easy and satisfying they are!
Ingredients
- 1 pack round dumpling wrappers
- ½ lb ground pork or chicken
- ½ cup finely chopped cabbage
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
- ¼ cup water for steaming in pan
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine pork, cabbage, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and white pepper.
- Mix until well blended.
- Place 1 tsp filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper.
- Wet the edges with water, fold and seal tightly.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- Arrange dumplings flat-side down in the pan.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes until bottoms are golden brown.
- Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam for 5–6 minutes.
- Remove lid and cook until water evaporates and bottoms crisp again.
- Serve hot with soy sauce or dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
- Use store-bought wrappers for convenience.
- Swap pork with tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Freeze uncooked dumplings for quick meals later.
- Don't overcrowd the pan; work in batches if needed.