Pork and Dandelion Green Chinese Dumplings
Pork and Dandelion Green Chinese Dumplings balance juicy, savory pork with crisp-tender napa cabbage, bok choy, and bamboo shoots, while dandelion greens add a gentle, peppery bitterness. Pan-seared then steamed, they offer a pleasing contrast of crispy bottoms and tender, chewy wrappers. Serve as an appetizer or casual dinner with a sesame-chili hoisin–soy dipping sauce for extra depth and heat.
- Prep1 hr 10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork and Dandelion Green Chinese Dumplings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 18
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the pork, cabbage, dandelion greens, bamboo shoots, 4 minced green onions, bok choy, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 4 teaspoons sesame oil, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 teaspoon sugar, salt, and white pepper. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 6 hours to overnight.
- 2
Beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and set aside. Place 1 wonton wrapper on a flat work surface (keep the remaining wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying); put 1 tablespoon pork mixture in the center of the wrapper. Brush the wrapper’s edges with the egg white. Fold the wrapper over the filling and seal the edges with a moistened fork. Repeat with the remaining wrappers, pork mixture, and egg white.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the dumplings, in batches, with the seams facing up. Cook until the dumplings are slightly browned, 30 to 60 seconds. Pour 1/2 cup water into the skillet and cover. Steam gently until they start to sizzle and the water evaporates, 7 to 8 minutes. Flip the dumplings and continue cooking until the bottoms begin to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dumplings.
- 4
For the dipping sauce, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, hoisin, vinegar, 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, the remaining 4 teaspoons sesame oil, 2 teaspoons chili oil, the remaining 2 cloves minced garlic, the remaining 1 teaspoon minced ginger, and the remaining 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl.
- Calories 475.5 kcal High 24%
- Protein 17.34 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 24.63 g 9%
- Total Fat 33.1 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 9.1 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 65.3 mg High 22%
- Sodium 503.98 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 2.74 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 4.84 g --
- Added Sugars 2.36 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 85.77 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 357.14 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 192.41 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 36.54 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Pork and Dandelion Green Chinese Dumplings is a Chinese appetizer recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Bamboo Shoots, Bok Choy, and Chili Oil. Each serving provides about 475.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork and Dandelion Green Chinese Dumplings?
- It is a Chinese dumpling recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Pork and Dandelion Green Chinese Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Bamboo Shoots, Bok Choy, Chili Oil, Egg Whites. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Pork and Dandelion Green Chinese Dumplings?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pork and Dandelion Green Chinese Dumplings?
- About 2 hrs in total: 1 hr 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 475.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork and Dandelion Green Chinese Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pork and Dandelion Green Chinese Dumplings healthy?
- Pork and Dandelion Green Chinese Dumplings has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 475.5 calories and 17.34 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 503.98 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.1 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required