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A plate of freshly steamed cabbage dumplings, showcasing their delicate pleats.

Proven way to grow perfect Cabbage Dumplings: 3 secretsCabbage Dumplings

These cabbage dumplings are a delicious and comforting dish, perfect as a main course or a hearty side. Follow these proven secrets for perfectly tender and flavorful results every time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups flour
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Filling
  • 4 cups cabbage, finely chopped
  • 0.5 lb ground pork
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • rolling pin
  • large pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. To make the dough, combine flour, water, and salt in a bowl and knead until a smooth dough forms.
  2. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  3. For the filling, mix finely chopped cabbage, ground pork, minced onion, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
Assembly and Cooking
  1. Roll out the dough thinly and cut into small circles.
  2. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle, then fold and seal the edges to form dumplings.
  3. Boil the dumplings in a large pot of salted water for 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.

Notes

For extra flavor, pan-fry the boiled dumplings until golden brown. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as soy sauce with a touch of vinegar and chili oil.