Crispy Pan-Fried Dumplings: A Homemade Delight
These homemade crispy pan-fried dumplings are a delightful combination of ground meat or tofu, finely chopped vegetables, and savory seasonings, all wrapped in a crispy dumpling wrapper.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: Makes about 20 dumplings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup ground meat (pork, chicken, or tofu)
- 1 cup finely chopped vegetables (cabbage, carrots, or mushrooms)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 package dumpling wrappers
- Oil for frying
Optional:
- Green onions
- Dipping sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix ground meat, chopped vegetables, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Fill Dumpling Wrappers: Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper, moisten the edges, and seal the dumplings.
- Pan-Fry Dumplings: Heat oil in a pan, add dumplings, fry until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can steam or boil the dumplings for a healthier alternative.
- Experiment with different vegetable and protein combinations for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Homemade dumplings, Pan-fried recipe, Crispy appetizer