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Tender Prosperity Dumplings Recipe (Easy Chinese New Year Appetizer)

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These tender prosperity dumplings feature a juicy pork and cabbage filling, wrapped in silky dumpling skins and served with a tangy black vinegar dip. Perfect for Chinese New Year or any celebration, they come together quickly and are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 10.5 oz ground pork (about 300g, 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 3.5 oz Napa cabbage, finely shredded (about 100g)
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 30 round dumpling wrappers (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for frying)
  • 1/4 cup water (for steaming)
  • 3 tablespoons Chinkiang black vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for dip)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional, for dip)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (for dip)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, shredded Napa cabbage, green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine (if using), salt, white pepper, and cornstarch. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Lay out dumpling wrappers on a clean surface and cover with a damp towel to prevent drying.
  3. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper. Wet the edge with water, fold over to create a half-moon, and pinch/pleat the edges to seal.
  4. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Arrange dumplings in a single layer, flat side down. Fry for 1-2 minutes until bottoms are golden.
  5. Add 1/4 cup water, cover with a lid, and steam for 5-6 minutes. Uncover and let excess water evaporate, crisping the bottoms for another 1-2 minutes.
  6. In a small bowl, mix black vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, chili oil (if using), and minced garlic for the dip.
  7. Serve dumplings hot with black vinegar dip on the side.

Notes

For vegetarian dumplings, substitute pork with firm tofu and mushrooms. Use gluten-free wrappers and tamari for a gluten-free version. Freeze uncooked dumplings for easy weeknight meals. Don’t overwork the filling for best texture. Test one dumpling before cooking the whole batch to check seasoning.

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Keywords: Chinese dumplings, prosperity dumplings, Chinese New Year, pork dumplings, easy appetizer, black vinegar dip, Lunar New Year, crowd-pleaser, family recipe

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