Pork and Chive Dumplings
Juicy pan-fried dumplings of pork and Chinese chives.
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- 30 Dumpling wrappers
- 350 g Ground pork
- 150 g Chinese chives
- 1 Ginger
- 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil (optional)
- ½ tsp White pepper (optional)
Method
- Chop the chives and mince the ginger; mix with the pork, soy, sesame oil, and pepper.
- Fill and pleat the wrappers into dumplings.
- Fry the dumplings, then add water and cover to steam through and crisp the bottoms.
- Serve with a soy-vinegar dip.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Pork and Chive Dumplings
Pork and chive dumplings are a staple of northern Chinese home cooking, where the pairing of ground pork with fragrant Chinese chives is one of the most classic and beloved fillings. What sets Chinese chives apart is their assertive, garlicky-oniony bite, which cuts through the richness of the pork and defines the dumpling's savory character. Seasoned simply with soy, sesame oil, ginger, and white pepper, the filling is all about that balance of meaty and herbaceous.
These are cooked as guotie, or potstickers — fried until the bottoms crisp, then splashed with water and covered to steam the tops through in one pan. The result is the signature dumpling contrast: a crackling golden base against a soft, juicy top, with the pork staying tender inside its wrapper. Making and pleating them is a satisfying, social kind of cooking, and they're endlessly appealing as an appetizer or shared plate. A dipping sauce of soy and vinegar, perhaps with a little chili, is the traditional and essential accompaniment.
Pork and Chive Dumplings: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pork and Chive Dumplings?
One serving of Pork and Chive Dumplings has about 539 calories, with 24g of protein, 48g of carbs, 27g of fat and 3g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Pork and Chive Dumplings gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Dumpling wrappers, Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for those ingredients to make it gluten-free.
How long does Pork and Chive Dumplings take to make?
About 50 minutes start to finish, but only around 34 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Pork and Chive Dumplings?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out toasted sesame oil, white pepper — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Pork and Chive Dumplings make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.