Perfectly Crispy Pan-Fried Dumplings Recipe
These perfectly crispy pan-fried dumplings combine a crunchy, golden bottom with a juicy, flavorful filling. Ideal as an appetizer or snack, they are quick to prepare and customizable to suit many tastes.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 30 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g ground beef
- 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 30 dumpling wrappers
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Place one dumpling wrapper on a flat surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center.
- Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water using your finger or a brush.
- Fold the wrapper over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press edges firmly to seal, creating pleats if desired.
- Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Arrange dumplings flat side down in the skillet, avoiding overcrowding.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden and crisp.
- Pour 1/4 cup water into the skillet carefully, then cover with a lid.
- Steam dumplings for 5-6 minutes until water evaporates and filling is cooked.
- Remove lid and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to re-crisp the bottoms.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Notes
Do not overfill dumplings to avoid tearing or leaking.
Use a non-stick pan for best results.
Adjust seasoning of filling according to taste.
Substitute vegetables or tofu to make vegetarian.