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Cheater's Mini Pan Fried Soup Dumplings

These Cheater's Mini Pan Fried Soup Dumplings are a healthy, high protein option that combines crispiness with juicy filling, perfect for meal prep and satisfying cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dumpling Wrappers
  • 1 pack Dumpling wrappers Available at most grocery stores or homemade.
Soup Dumpling Filling
  • 1-2 tablespoons Soup dumpling filling (ground meat or vegetables) Use chicken, turkey for high protein; add ginger, garlic, or scallions for flavor.
Cooking Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Oil (olive or avocado) To fry dumplings and keep them crispy.
Toppings
  • to taste Sesame seeds Adds healthy fats.
  • to taste Scallions For a nice crunch and additional flavor.
Dipping Sauce
  • to taste Shanghai red vinegar or Chinese black vinegar For dipping; can add chili oil for spice.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Take a dumpling wrapper and gently roll it out to make it slightly larger, around 1/2 to 3/4 cm.
  2. Dip your index finger in a small bowl of water and run it around the edges of the wrapper.
  3. Place 1-2 heaping tablespoons of your chosen filling in the center of the wrapper.
  4. Carefully pleat the edges of the wrapper to close it.
Cooking
  1. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a non-stick skillet over medium heat, and once hot, gently place the dumplings in the pan.
  2. Cook until the dumplings are lightly golden on the bottom.
  3. Pour in 3-4 tablespoons of water into the skillet, cover it with a lid, and allow the dumplings to steam for about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Uncover the skillet and sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped scallions on top.
  5. Continue to pan fry until all the water is gone, and the bottoms are crispy.
  6. Serve with Shanghai red vinegar or Chinese black vinegar and chili oil if desired.

Notes

For healthy variations, use lean meat or add more vegetables. These dumplings are great for meal prep and can be frozen uncooked.