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Authentic Chinese Dumpling Recipe

Authentic Chinese Dumplings is a recipe straight from a Chinese restaurant owner. Learn how to make perfect little folds and the fry and steam techinque of cooking. 

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 50 dumplings
Calories: 73 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

Dumplings:
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound Shrimp cooked and chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup Napa cabbage finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup scallions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh ginger micro-grated or finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 egg whites divided
  • 65 circular won ton wrappers 2 packages
  • 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Dipping Sauce:
  • 1 1/2 cups low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 scallions cut into thirds
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger micro-grated or finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork through sesame oil and 2 egg whites. Mix well using your hands. In a small bowl, combine remaining egg white and a splash of water to use as the binder on your won ton wrapper.
  2. Place on wrapper on a flat surface and using your fingers and the egg white mixture, moisten the edges. Place a ball of 1-2 tablespoons of pork mixture in the center. Fold wrapper in half and secure one end with your thumb. Gently pinch one small fold and move your thumb over it, pressing lightly to deal. Continue with seven more folds (or however many you can get) to secure it closed. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add a few dumplings, making sure to not crowd the pot and gently fry on all sides until nice and brown, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add a small amount of water, just a splash, and cover to finish cooking by steaming, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a baking sheet. You can place them in a warm oven to stay hot until all batches are complete. Add additional vegetable oil as needed to prevent dumplings from sticking.
  5. After you are done pan frying and steaming all of your dumplings, add all of the dipping sauce ingredients to the same frying pan without rinsing it out. Stir until it comes to a low simmer, then remove and serve immediately with dumplings.
  6. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how they were! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 73kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 400mg (17%) Potassium 66mg (2%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 50dumplings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 73

% Daily Value*

Calories 73kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 400mg 17%
Potassium 66mg 1%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.