Description
Delicious Kimchi Dumplings That Transform Your Dinner Game
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup kimchi (chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (shredded)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black or white pepper
- 1 package dumpling wrappers (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, kimchi, shredded onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice wine, egg, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is thoroughly blended.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the mixture to marinate for at least 20 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- Fill a small bowl with water for dipping. Take one dumpling wrapper and dip your finger in the water, smudging it along the edge to help seal the dumpling.
- Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper. Fold it over into a half-moon shape and press the edges together tightly, or pleat for a decorative touch. Set the filled dumpling on a parchment-lined tray.
- Continue filling and sealing the remaining dumpling wrappers, placing each on the tray, and cover them with a tea towel to prevent drying.
- In a large non-stick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the dumplings and fry for about 3 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown.
- Carefully add ½ cup of cold water into the pan, cover with a lid, and let them steam for 7-8 minutes, until nearly all the water has evaporated.
- Remove the lid and reduce the heat to medium. Allow them to cook for another 2 minutes until the remaining water is absorbed and the bottoms are crispy. Repeat with any remaining dumplings.
- If you prefer to boil, cook the dumplings in batches in a large pot of boiling water until they float, about 5-7 minutes. Drain well before serving.
- Arrange the dumplings on a plate and garnish with black sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve with vinegar or soy sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Steaming
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Kimchi Dumplings