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
- 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
- Protein 17.34 g Good Source
- Carbs 24.63 g Moderate
- Total Fat 33.1 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.1 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 65.3 mg High
- Sodium 427.82 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.74 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.84 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.36 g Low Source
- Calcium 85.77 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.53 mg Low Source
- Potassium 357.14 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 251.58 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 36.44 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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.
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