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A plate of freshly steamed cabbage dumplings, showcasing their delicate pleats.

Cabbage Dumplings

These delicious cabbage dumplings are a perfect comfort food. Follow these proven secrets to create perfectly tender and flavorful dumplings every time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
Filling
  • 4 cups cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • rolling pin
  • large pot

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Combine flour, water, and salt in a bowl, then knead until a smooth dough forms and let it rest.
Make the Filling
  1. Mix chopped cabbage, ground pork, soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a bowl.
Assemble Dumplings
  1. Roll out the dough, cut into circles, place a spoonful of filling on each, and fold.
Cook Dumplings
  1. Boil dumplings in salted water for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through.

Notes

For extra flavor, pan-fry the boiled dumplings until golden brown. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.