Crispy Cabbage Dumplings with Soy Dipping Sauce
These Crispy Cabbage Dumplings with Soy Dipping Sauce are golden, crunchy, and packed with savory flavor. Tender cabbage filling turns perfectly crisp on the outside while staying juicy inside, and the soy dipping sauce adds a salty, umami-rich finish. They’re a satisfying appetizer or light meal that feels comforting, flavorful, and irresistibly snackable.
Ingredients
For the Cabbage Dumplings
- 2 cups green cabbage finely chopped
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 20 –24 round dumpling wrappers
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil for frying
For the Soy Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sugar or honey
- Optional: chili oil or red pepper flakes
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Filling
- In a large bowl, combine chopped cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so the flavors meld.
Step 2: Fill the Dumplings
- Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface.
- Add 1 tablespoon of filling to the center.
- Lightly wet the edges with water, fold in half, and pinch to seal. Make pleats if desired, but a simple seal works fine.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers.
Step 3: Pan Fry the Dumplings
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Arrange dumplings flat-side down, leaving space between each.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until the bottoms turn golden and crispy.
Step 4: Steam to Finish Cooking
- Carefully add ¼ cup water to the pan and immediately cover with a lid.
- Steam for 4–5 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.
Step 5: Re Crisp
- Remove the lid and allow excess moisture to evaporate.
- Cook another 1–2 minutes so the bottoms turn crispy again.
- Remove from heat and serve hot
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Notes
📝 Notes
- Finely shred the cabbage to help the filling cook evenly.
- Salt the cabbage lightly and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Use store-bought dumpling wrappers for convenience.
- Seal edges well with water to prevent opening while cooking.
- Pan-fry in a nonstick skillet for the crispiest bottoms.
- Steam briefly after frying to ensure the filling is tender.
- Serve hot with soy dipping sauce for best flavor.
- Leftovers reheat best in a skillet, not the microwave.
🍽️ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories: 280 kcal,Carbohydrates: 36g,
Fiber: 4g,
Sugars: 3g,
Protein: 9g,
Fat: 11g,
Saturated Fat: 2g,
Cholesterol: 0mg,
Sodium: 720mg,
Potassium: 320mg,
Calcium: 60mg,
Iron: 2.4mg