Ingredients
Dumpling Wrappers
- 30 dumpling wrappers
Filling
- 250 g ground pork or beef
- 1 cup napa cabbage, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cabbage: Sprinkle salt over the chopped napa cabbage and let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Afterward, squeeze out the excess water thoroughly to avoid soggy filling.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork or beef with the prepared napa cabbage, chopped green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble the Dumplings: Take one dumpling wrapper and place a small spoonful of the filling in the center. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold and seal the edges tightly to form a half-moon shape, ensuring no gaps for filling to escape.
- Cook the Dumplings: Choose your preferred cooking method: steam the dumplings for 10 minutes until cooked through, boil them in water for 5–6 minutes until they float to the surface, or pan-fry them in a lightly oiled skillet until the bottom is golden and crispy and the filling is fully cooked.
Notes
- Freeze uncooked dumplings on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag for later use.
- For serving, provide soy sauce mixed with vinegar as a dipping sauce to complement the dumplings’ flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Korean
