Easy Homemade Pork & Chive Dumpling Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1½ pounds ground pork
  • 3 tablespoons ginger, minced
  • 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ½ cup Chinese chives, washed thoroughly and chopped fine
  • At least 30 dumpling wrappers
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Scallions, chopped, for serving
  • Chile oil, for serving
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Chinkiang vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chile oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
Directions
  1. Combine the dumpling filling ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  2. Fold the filling into dumpling skins, using water to seal.
  3. Add water to a steamer and bring to a rolling boil. Steam the dumplings for approximately 5 to 7 minutes, or until the dumplings are firm.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or pan and bring to medium-high heat. Cook the dumplings for 1 minute, add a few tablespoons of water and cover the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 1 to 2 additional minutes, until golden brown on one side.
  5. Remove from the pan and serve with scallions, dumpling sauce and chile oil for dipping.