Taiwanese Pork Dumplings (水餃)

水餃 (shuǐjiǎo) are a popular Taiwanese dish consisting of juicy pork filling wrapped in a thin dough wrapper. They are typically served with a dipping sauce and are a favorite at family gatherings and special occasions.

Non Vegetarian Contains Gluten Appetizer Taiwanese Taiwanese Cuisine Pork Dumplings
Taiwanese Pork Dumplings (水餃)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 cups finely chopped napa cabbage
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 package round dumpling wrappers
  • Water for sealing

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, napa cabbage, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Place a small spoonful of the pork mixture in the center of a dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold the wrapper in half and press the edges together to seal, forming a half-moon shape.
  3. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and pork mixture.
  4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the dumplings to the boiling water and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface and the filling is cooked through.
  5. Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and serve hot with dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
8g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Slotted spoon Large pot

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons Measuring cups

Serving suggestions

Serve the dumplings with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a dash of sesame oil.

Tips & tricks

For a crispy texture, pan-fry the dumplings after boiling until golden brown on the bottom.

Cost

$15