Shrimp Dumplings

25 min
Shrimp Dumplings

Homemade dumplings are easier to make than you think, and you can completely customize your fillings!

Ingredients

  • 1 poundshrimp (peeled, deveined and diced)
  • 8ounces ground pork
  • 1 cupshredded green cabbage
  • 2green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoonfreshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoonsesame oil
  • 1 teaspoonmirin
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 362- inch won ton wrappers
  • 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
  • Soy sauce (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine shrimp, pork, cabbage, green onions, ginger, sesame oil, mirin, salt and pepper, to taste.

  2. 2

    To assemble the dumplings, place wrappers on a work surface. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the shrimp mixture into the center of each wrapper. Using your finger, rub the edges of the wrappers with water. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, pinching the edges to seal.

  3. 3

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add dumplings in a single layer and cook until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately with soy sauce, if desired.