Shanxi Style Fried Dumplings (山西煎饺)

山西煎饺 (Shanxi Style Fried Dumplings) are a popular dish in Shanxi Cuisine, known for their crispy bottom and juicy filling. This recipe will guide you through making these delicious dumplings at home.

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Shanxi Style Fried Dumplings (山西煎饺)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 cups finely chopped cabbage
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 package round dumpling wrappers
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the ground pork, cabbage, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges with water and fold the dumplings in half, pressing the edges to seal.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the dumplings in the skillet in a single layer and cook until the bottoms are golden brown.
  4. Add water to the skillet and cover, allowing the dumplings to steam until the filling is cooked through.
  5. Uncover the skillet and continue cooking until the water has evaporated and the bottoms are crispy again.
  6. Serve the Shanxi Style Fried Dumplings hot with dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
10g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large bowl Skillet Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Shanxi Style Fried Dumplings with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a dash of Chinese black vinegar to the dipping sauce.

Cost

$10