Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
No-Fold "Blanket" Dumplings

No-Fold “Blanket” Dumplings

  • Author: Andy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Steamed
  • Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

These no-fold blanket dumplings are a cozy, weeknight-friendly twist on classic pan-steamed dumplings, filled with juicy pork, napa cabbage, ginger, and garlic, then cooked until tender with lightly golden bottoms.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 cups finely chopped napa cabbage
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 24 round dumpling wrappers
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 3/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and keep a lid and a small bowl of water nearby.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, finely chopped napa cabbage, sliced scallions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons neutral oil to the skillet and let it warm gently.
  4. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Lightly moisten the edge with water if needed, then fold the wrapper over the filling like a blanket and press the edges together firmly.
  5. Arrange the dumplings in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
  6. Pour in 3/4 cup water and cover immediately. Steam for 8 to 10 minutes, until the wrappers are tender and the filling is fully cooked.
  7. Remove the lid and let any remaining liquid cook off for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Keep the dumpling wrappers covered with a clean towel while assembling so they do not dry out.
  • Do not overfill the wrappers or they may tear during cooking.
  • You can make the filling several hours ahead and refrigerate it until ready to use.
  • Leftover cooked dumplings reheat well in a skillet with a splash of water.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 dumplings
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg

Keywords: blanket dumplings, no-fold dumplings, pork dumplings, pan-steamed dumplings, easy homemade dumplings