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Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings)

Chinese (Northern) · East Asia Top Pick STOVETOP
9/10

Boiled or pan-fried pork and cabbage dumplings — China's most beloved food.

Pork Dumpling Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free

Why It Works

Salting cabbage draws out water preventing soggy filling; the dough's gluten development creates chewy bite.

Key Ingredients

ground pork napa cabbage ginger garlic soy sauce sesame oil dumpling wrappers

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