Blanket Dumplings
Blanket Dumplings
Ingredients
For the Dumpling Filling
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly and Cooking
- 1 package round dumpling wrappers
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, as needed
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, 1/4 cup chopped green onion, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, grated garlic, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Using a gloved hand, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined and uniform.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Scoop small, equal portions of the pork mixture onto a clean plate or work surface. A small cookie scoop works well for this step to ensure consistent dumpling sizes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Place a round dumpling wrapper directly over each mound of pork mixture on the plate. Gently press down around the edges of the pork, allowing the wrapper to 'blanket' the filling and adhere to the plate, leaving the center of the pork exposed. This technique helps the dumplings stay together during cooking.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Carefully transfer the formed dumplings from the plate into the hot pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan. Immediately cover the pan with a lid. Cook until the water evaporates and the dumplings are cooked through, with the bottoms becoming crispy and golden brown. This should take approximately 4-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Transfer the cooked dumplings to a serving plate. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of chili oil, then garnish with the remaining chopped green onions and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Blanket Dumplings
For the Dumpling Filling
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly and Cooking
- 1 package round dumpling wrappers
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, as needed
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, 1/4 cup chopped green onion, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, grated garlic, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Using a gloved hand, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined and uniform.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Scoop small, equal portions of the pork mixture onto a clean plate or work surface. A small cookie scoop works well for this step to ensure consistent dumpling sizes.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Place a round dumpling wrapper directly over each mound of pork mixture on the plate. Gently press down around the edges of the pork, allowing the wrapper to 'blanket' the filling and adhere to the plate, leaving the center of the pork exposed. This technique helps the dumplings stay together during cooking.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Carefully transfer the formed dumplings from the plate into the hot pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan. Immediately cover the pan with a lid. Cook until the water evaporates and the dumplings are cooked through, with the bottoms becoming crispy and golden brown. This should take approximately 4-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Transfer the cooked dumplings to a serving plate. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of chili oil, then garnish with the remaining chopped green onions and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min