Traditional Chinese Dumplings
If you’re craving a comforting meal that brings loved ones together, look no further than Traditional Chinese Dumplings! These delightful pockets of flavor are filled with tender ground beef and fresh cabbage, all wrapped in delicate dumpling dough. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a special family gathering, these dumplings offer versatility in preparation—steam or pan-fry them for an irresistible treat. With the option to customize fillings and dipping sauces, making these dumplings is not just cooking; it’s creating cherished memories at the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (20 dumplings) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying/Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Dumpling wrappers (round)
- Water for sealing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cabbage, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Place a dumpling wrapper in your hand and add about 1 tablespoon of filling to the center. Moisten edges with water and fold over to seal tightly.
- Create decorative pleats by folding the edges together.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and arrange dumplings in a single layer. Cook until bottoms are golden brown.
- Pour water into the skillet until dumplings are 1/3 submerged; cover to steam until cooked through.
- Once water evaporates, remove lid and cook for another minute to crisp up the bottoms.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 dumplings (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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