My Go-To Pork Dumplings Recipe
Each My Go-To Pork Dumpling contains 3g protein and 66 calories — a low-calorie appetizer for volume eating without macro interference. Quick prep yields 22 servings on the stovetop, letting you batch-freeze portions for flexible snacking across multiple weeks. Supports your appetite while preserving strict macro tracking on a cut.
Ingredients
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(23g)
- •Yellow Onion(120g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
- •Celery(120g)
- •Ground Pork(284g)
Regular ground pork is typically 70/30. Look for lean if available.
- •Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing)(15g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •Hoisin sauce(5g)
- •Carrots(120g)
- •A pinch salt
- •Dumpling Wrappers, Round
- •water
- •Vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2Add onion, garlic, ginger, and celery. Sauté for 8–10 minutes until soft and translucent.
- 3Add ground pork. Break it into fine crumbles and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- 4Pour in Shaoxing wine to deglaze. Stir in soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
- 5Mix in grated carrot and a pinch of salt. Cook 1 minute more
- 6Transfer filling to a bowl and cool completely before assembling.
- 7Place 1.5 tsp of cooled filling in the center of a dumpling wrapper.
- 8Moisten the edge of the wrapper with water.
- 9Fold into a half-moon and press edges firmly to seal.
- 10Place on a parchment-lined tray, not touching.
- 11Heat neutral oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- 12Place dumplings flat-side down in a single layer. Fry 2–3 minutes until golden brown
- 13Pour in ¼ cup (60 ml) water and cover immediately.
- 14Reduce heat to medium-low. Steam 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
- 15Uncover and cook 1–2 minutes to re-crisp bottoms. Serve
- 16Line steamer with perforated parchment or lightly oil it.
- 17Arrange dumplings with ½-inch space between each.
- 18Place steamer over simmering water (not touching dumplings).
- 19Cover and steam 8–10 minutes until wrappers are translucent and filling is hot.
Nutrition — Per Serving
66
calories
3g
protein
4g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Saturated fat
- 1.2g
- Sodium
- 50 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.6g
22 servings per batch · ~44g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does My Go-To Pork Dumplings Recipe have per serving?
Each dumpling contains 3g of protein and 66 calories with 4g fat and 5g carbs. These are best used as an appetizer or side rather than a primary protein source for your meal.
How long does My Go-To Pork Dumplings Recipe take to prep and how many servings does it make?
Quick prep time means you can have 22 servings ready in one cooking session on the stovetop. This batch size is ideal for prepping appetizers for the week or portioning into snacks.
Is My Go-To Pork Dumplings Recipe good for fat loss?
At only 66 calories per serving with 3g protein, these work best as a low-calorie appetizer or snack during a fat loss phase rather than a main meal. You'd need to pair them with a higher-protein dish to create a complete macro-balanced meal.
