Authentic Chinese Dumpling Recipes - Omnivore's Cookbook

Pork and Chive Dumplings (猪肉韭菜水饺)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Pork and chive dumplings are one of the most popular types of dumplings in Northern China. The filling is made with juicy pork, bursting with an intense savory flavor of garlic chives, and boiled until tender and hearty. Growing up in Beijing, pork and chive dumplings are one of the most popular types, along with ...

Sichuan Spicy Wonton in Chili Oil (红油抄手)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:30:00 +0000

An authentic spicy wonton in chili oil recipe that yields tender wontons smothered in the most scrumptious sauce that is spicy, savory and sweet, just like the street food you’d get in Sichuan. Spicy wonton in chili oil, also known as Hong You Chao Shou (红油抄手) in Chinese, is a traditional dim sum from Sichuan. ...

Chinese Chicken Dumplings (鸡肉饺子)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 06 May 2023 15:40:01 +0000

Crispy Chinese chicken dumplings feature a juicy ground chicken filling and are loaded with vegetables. Not only for celebrating Chinese New Year and other festivals, these dumplings are a great weekday snack because you can make them ahead and they freeze well. Chinese chicken dumplings, also known as “Jirou Jiaozi” (鸡肉饺子), are a delicious and ...

Cantonese Shumai with Pork and Shrimp (烧麦, Shao Mai)

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:11:00 +0000

Cantonese shumai are fresh, juicy pork and shrimp filled dumplings with thin, bright yellow wrappers. Learn how to make shumai like the ones at a dim sum shop. Cantonese shumai (烧卖, Shao Mai) are one of the most popular dim sum dishes. They are steamed open-face stemmed dumplings filled with pork and shrimp. Back in ...

Egg and Pepper Dumplings (鸡蛋青椒饺子)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:59:41 +0000

This egg and pepper dumpling recipe is sponsored by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that keep this blog going. Egg and pepper dumplings feature soft scrambled eggs, browned mushroom bits, and bright green pepper stuffed into crispy wrappers. These dumplings are easy to ...

Fried Wontons (Air Fryer Version included)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 18:59:56 +0000

These fried wontons are crispy little flavor bombs! They are packed with shrimp, pork, and fresh aromatics and they’re a ton of fun to eat. Impress your guests by serving them as an appetizer at your next party with the included spicy dipping sauce. As a bonus – you can even make them in the ...

Chinese Beef Meat Pie (Xian Bing, 牛肉馅饼)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The Chinese meat pie is a classic northern Chinese savory pastry. It has a juicy beef filling with onion, carrot and aromatics in a crispy crust. It’s like a giant dumpling! It’s perfect for meal-prep to make ahead and serve later, so you can enjoy this dim sum delicacy at any time of day. Chinese ...

Black Sesame Sweet Rice Balls (黑芝麻汤圆, Tang Yuan)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:37:46 +0000

Gooey sweet rice balls with a buttery runny sweet black sesame filling, they have a delightful texture and a delicate taste. It is a perfect healthy dessert for your Chinese meals or celebrating the Lantern Festival. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} Sweet rice balls, or Tang Yuan (汤圆), are quite similar to mochi. The dough is made with ...

Pork and Sauerkraut Dumplings (酸菜饺子)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:33:59 +0000

Introducing Northern Chinese pork and sauerkraut dumplings that have a savory, fragrant, and juicy filling and a crispy crust. They are very easy to put together compared to other types of dumplings. They are also freezer friendly and therefore perfect for making ahead of time. Use this one as an appetizer for your multi-course meal ...

Steamed Pork Buns with Chive (猪肉韭菜包子)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:35:34 +0000

A thorough guide to making authentic Chinese steamed pork buns with chive, from scratch, including step-by-step photos and tips to help you succeed. The buns will come out extra juicy, fluffy, and tender – even better than those you get at a restaurant. Steamed pork and chive buns are a Northern Chinese classic and they ...