Name: Copycat Panda Express Fresh Fried Dumplings Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: ½ cup soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp green onions; 1 tbsp white sesame seeds; 1 tsp hot sauce; 1 lb ground pork; 4 garlic cloves; ½ cup green onions; 1 cup green cabbage; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 3 tbsp ginger; dumpling wrappers; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; ¼ cup water; 1 cornstarch; green onions

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How To Make Copycat Panda Express Fresh Fried Dumplings

Prep: 10 mins

Chill: 1 hr

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 1 hr 20 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

Sauce

½ cup soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp white sesame seeds, roasted
1 tsp hot sauce

Filling:

1 lb ground pork
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup green cabbage, finely chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
3 tbsp ginger, fresh, minced

Assembly

dumpling wrappers
3 tbsp vegetable oil , for frying
¼ cup water, add more for brushing and as needed
1 cornstarch , for dusting

To serve:

green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the filling then mix until evenly incorporated.
Set aside covered in a chilled area for at least an hour to allow the proteins to rest and firm up.
While waiting, combine all the ingredients for the sauce. Mix until evenly incorporated and set aside.
Dust your work area with cornstarch, then lay out the wrappers. Place roughly 1 tablespoon of mixture onto each dumpling wrapper.
Spread a little water on the edges of the wrapper with your index finger, then crimp the edges to form the dumpling shape.
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over high heat. Place your dumplings flat side down (do not overcrowd the skillet), and sear until golden brown.
Add roughly ¼ cup of water, cover, and allow to “steam” for roughly 3 minutes.
Uncover, then reduce heat to medium. Continue simmering for roughly 5 minutes until the water has completely evaporated and the flat sides turn crispy.
Transfer your dumplings onto a plate, with the golden flat sides up. Repeat until you have cooked all your dumplings this way.
Serve with 3 tablespoons of dipping sauce and garnish with ¼ teaspoon green onions per serving.

Nutrition

Sugar: 1g
:
Calcium: 45mg
Calories: 240kcal
Carbohydrates: 5g
Cholesterol: 54mg
Fat: 17g
Fiber: 1g
Iron: 2mg
Monounsaturated Fat: 8g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Potassium: 346mg
Protein: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Sodium: 1480mg
Vitamin A: 111IU
Vitamin C: 8mg

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