Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground turkey (or lean ground beef)
- 1/2 head green cabbage, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 package round dumpling wrappers (approx. 40-50 wrappers)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup water (for steaming)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, finely chopped cabbage, minced garlic, grated ginger, the white parts of the green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Prepare a small bowl of water for sealing the wrappers. Lay a dumpling wrapper flat on your palm or a clean surface. Place about one tablespoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper.
- Moisten the edge of half of the wrapper with water using your finger. Fold the wrapper in half to create a half-moon shape, pressing the edges together firmly to seal.
- To create pleats (optional, but classic!): Starting from one end, make small pleats along the top edge of the sealed side, pressing each pleat against the unpleated bottom edge until you reach the other end. Ensure the dumpling is tightly sealed. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, arrange a single layer of dumplings in the skillet, ensuring they don't touch. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully pour 1/2 cup of water into the skillet (be cautious of splattering oil), immediately cover with a lid, and reduce heat to medium-low. Steam the dumplings for 8-10 minutes, or until the turkey filling is cooked through and the wrappers are tender.
- Remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high again, allowing any remaining water to evaporate and the bottoms to crisp up further for another 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer cooked dumplings to a serving platter. Garnish with the green parts of the chopped green onions. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce (e.g., soy sauce, rice vinegar, a dash of chili oil).
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the sesame oil lightly before adding to the filling. If you’re new to folding, don’t worry about perfect pleats – a good seal is most important! You can prepare the filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. These dumplings are excellent for freezing: arrange uncooked dumplings on a parchment-lined tray, freeze until solid, then transfer to an airtight bag. Cook from frozen by adding a few extra minutes to the steaming time.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: East Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 5 dumplings)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg