Simple Pan Seared Dumplings
The ultimate comfort food, Simple Pan Seared Dumplings are crispy, savory, and filled with delicious goodness. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a fun gathering with friends. Make these easy weeknight dumplings tonight for a satisfying treat!
Equipment
- Grater
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Skillet
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chicken or turkey
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/2 cup grated zucchini
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions plus 1 tablespoon, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce divided
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- to taste wontons or dumpling wrappers
- to taste oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the chicken, carrot, zucchini, 1/4 cup scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, egg, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and sesame oil until combined well (this part is easiest to do with your hands).
- Place 2 teaspoons of the mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper.
- Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a fingertip moistened in water, fold over into a semicircle or triangle (depending on the shape of the wrapper you buy) and pinch the seams together to seal.
- In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, rice vinegar and the 1 tablespoon of scallions. This will be the dipping sauce.
- Use enough oil to just coat the bottom of a large sauté pan over medium heat. Pan-sear dumplings for 1 1/2 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through and the dumpling is crisp.
- Serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
No extra tips needed.