Crispy Pan-Fried Dumplings: A Homemade Delight
These homemade crispy pan-fried dumplings are filled with a delicious mixture of ground meat or tofu, finely chopped vegetables, and aromatic seasonings. Perfect for a savory snack or appetizer!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: Makes about 24 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 the Filling: In a bowl, mix the ground meat or tofu, chopped vegetables, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Assemble the Dumplings: Place a spoonful of the filling onto a dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold in half, and pleat the edges to seal.
- Cook the Dumplings: Heat oil in a pan, add the dumplings in a single layer, and fry until golden brown on the bottom. Add water, cover, and steam until the filling is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like shrimp, water chestnuts, or shiitake mushrooms.
- To make the dumplings ahead of time, freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag.
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: 10 mg
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