Dumplings are one of the most prominent foods in East Asian culture. They’re boiled in soup. Steamed to perfection. Or even deep-fried to a golden brown. These dumplings have come to exist in many variations, including in size and taste.
However, no matter how much you enjoy eating them, dumpling recipes can come across as a big challenge. Especially when you think about all the steps and ingredients involved. Thankfully, not all delicious dumplings require a great deal of handiwork. From regular dumplings to wontons and gyozas, here are ten of our favourite dumpling recipes to fill the bellies of everyone at the dinner table:
Whip up your own homemade full-flavoured pork and vegetable dumplings using this easy recipe. All it takes is less than an hour of prep and cook time, and you’ve got yourself a hearty dish for a cosy family dinner.
Like most Cantonese dishes, this soothing bowl of chicken dumpling uses a handful of healthy ingredients that make for a light but wholesome meal. With shiitake mushrooms, chicken, ginger and even corn, rest assured that you’re not skipping out on flavour – in and out of the dumpling!
Who doesn’t love a good deep-fried wonton? Whether eaten one its own or with noodles, Danielle Graham, author of On The Table At Home, shows you how to make these addictive fried treats you can serve up for guests for Chinese New Year or any time of the year. Prepare a soy sauce dip for maximum flavour.
The regular gyoza, the Japanese version of the Chinese jiaozi (dumpling), is usually filled with ground pork, nira chives (or spring onions), onions, cabbage, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil, and wrapped in a thin dumpling wrapper dough. Here’s how to achieve a crispy bottom, while the sides are soft and the meat is tender and juicy.
Adding scallops is a simple but surefire way to enhance the taste and texture of your dumplings. For better presentation and excitement in flavour, dress with vinegar and chilli sauce.
Learn how to make this robust and elegant clear French-style soup with a surprising local ingredient. Truffle-infused salsa dumplings offer a unique modern twist to the flavoursome dish.
Tired of tucking into dumplings dry? This one comes with soup and a good deal of greens that’ll fill you up and warm your tummy. We can’t think of a better situation than cold, rainy days to enjoy something so comforting.
Nothing is as satisfying as biting into a crispy wonton stuffed full of your favourite meats and seafood. For a little bit of zest, prepare this special green apple chilli dipping sauce which we’re sure will leave an impression on anyone who tries it.
These steamed dumplings are a great way to mark joyous celebrations, such as new beginnings or the new year. In terms of tradition, they usher in good fortune and happiness; in terms of taste, they’re just appetising, juicy and overall delicious!
We love innovative recipes, and this ngoh hiang dumpling is exactly what it is. Made with irresistible Beauty In The Pot sauce and seared to perfection, we can’t see why anyone would say no to this dumpling.