Kimchi Dumpling Recipe

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

dumpling wrappers

🥗Healthier: whole wheat wrappers

💰Cheaper: potato or rice wrappers

Whole wheat offers more fiber.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

kimchi

🥗Healthier: homemade kimchi

💰Cheaper: store-bought kimchi

Homemade can control spice and fermentation.

Prepare the filling by finely chopping the kimchi and squeezing out excess liquid.

In a bowl, combine the chopped kimchi, ground pork, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.

Mix the filling until well combined.

Take a dumpling wrapper and place a spoonful of filling in the center.

Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water and fold it in half to create a half-moon shape.

Press the edges to seal tightly, making sure there are no air pockets.

Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and arrange the dumplings in a single layer.

Fry the dumplings until the bottoms are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Add water to the pan (enough to cover the bottom) and cover immediately to steam the dumplings for 5-7 minutes.

Remove the lid and allow any remaining water to evaporate, then cook for another minute to crisp the bottoms.

Serve hot with soy sauce or a dipping sauce of your choice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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