Spicy Pork And Spinach Dumplings Recipe

Name: Spicy Pork And Spinach Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 cup Spinach Leaves [baby, fresh]; 1/4 pound Ground pork; 1 teaspoon Garlic [minced]; 1 teaspoon Ginger [fresh, grated]; 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes; 1/4 teaspoon Cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon alt; 1/4 teaspoon Pepper; 1 tablespoon Flour; 28 Dumpling Wrappers; 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce; 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil; 3 Scallions [sliced thin, green part only]

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 cup Spinach Leaves [baby, fresh]
1/4 pound Ground pork
1 teaspoon Garlic [minced]
1 teaspoon Ginger [fresh, grated]
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 teaspoon Cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon alt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 tablespoon Flour
28 Dumpling Wrappers
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
3 Scallions [sliced thin, green part only]

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1. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook spinach until wilted, 2 minutes. Drain, squeeze dry, and coarsely chop. Place in refrigerator for 5 minutes to cool.
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2. In a medium bowl, mix together pork, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch. Stir in chopped spinach. Season generously with salt and pepper.
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3. Sprinkle flour on a baking sheet and arrange dumpling wrappers on top. Drop 1 teaspoon of pork filling in center of each wonton wrapper. One by one, brush edges of the wonton wrappers with a bit of water. Fold them in half and gently pinch the edges together, then crimp. Transfer finished dumplings to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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4. Continue wrapping and crimping dumplings and cover them with moist paper towels so they don't dry out.
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5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place half the dumplings in skillet and sear until nicely browned, about 1 minute. Tip dumplings over and add 1/2 cup water; place lid on dumplings and let steam until skillet is dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cook remaining dumplings.
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6. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
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7. Serve dumplings, garnished with green onions, with dipping sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 cup Spinach Leaves [baby, fresh], 1/4 pound Ground pork, 1 teaspoon Garlic [minced], and more.

Yes, Spicy Pork And Spinach Dumplings falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Pork And Spinach Dumplings

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Variations & substitutions

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