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Jiaozi (饺子) — Pork and Chive Dumplings

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

Crescent-shaped boiled or pan-fried dumplings with a juicy pork and Chinese chive filling.

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

Why It Works

Salting and squeezing Napa cabbage removes excess water while concentrating sweetness; folding it back into fatty pork creates a filling that is juicy without being soggy.

Key Ingredients

all-purpose flour ground pork Chinese chives ginger soy sauce sesame oil Napa cabbage

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