China • Dumplings

Pork and Cabbage Jiaozi

Make pork and cabbage jiaozi at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by China's cuisine.

Savory
Prep50 min
Cook15 min
Servings4
Pork and Cabbage Jiaozi
Category illustration (not this exact prepared recipe). Armineaghayan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons; full source/license: /credits

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Sprinkle cabbage with salt; stand 15 minutes, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Mix cabbage, pork, spring onion, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Place about 2 tsp filling in each wrapper. Moisten the edge, fold and seal tightly, pressing out air.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Bring a large pan of water to a gentle boil. Add dumplings in batches and stir gently to prevent sticking.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Simmer 6–8 minutes after they float; check a sample has a cooked wrapper and filling at 71°C. Serve with vinegar.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested