5 must-try dumplings recipes to make at home

Dumplings are globally regarded as comfort food. Different countries and cultures have created their versions of this popular dish. Made with different kinds of flour and fillings, dumplings are versatile dishes that can come in various shapes and flavors.

There are many ways to cook dumplings, from deep-frying and pan-frying to boiling and steaming depending on the type of dumpling dish you wish to create. The use of different fillings and ingredients yields a variety of unique tastes, from sweet and spicy to mild and simple.

In this list, we have carefully curated some of the best must-try dumpling recipes for you to make at home, along with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to help you create your delicious dumplings.

Note: This article reflects the writer's opinion only and is ranked in no particular order. Reader discretion is advised.

Pork Dumplings and four other dumpling recipes to try

1) Potstickers

Potstickers (Image via Chinese City Restaurant)

Potstickers are Chinese dumplings made from ground beef and shrimp instead of the usual pork. This recipe calls for raw shrimp, ground beef, minced fresh ginger root, minced shallot, chopped green onions, chopped napa cabbage, soy sauce, sesame oil, potsticker wrappers, vegetable oil, white sugar, white pepper, and salt to taste.

Step 1 - Make the filling by mixing your finely ground shrimp and ground beef. Add shallot, ginger, green onions, soy source, napa cabbage, sesame oil, white pepper, white sugar, and salt to the mixture and mix thoroughly until they are well blended.

Step 2 - Spread out your potsticker wrapper and dampen the edges with water. Add a little filling in the center and fold into a half-moon shape. Press and seal tightly, ensuring there isn't any extra air before refrigerating.

Step 3 - Heat a large nonstick pan and add oil over medium heat. Put your potstickers flat side down and let them fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown. Turn the potstickers over, pour in water, and cover the pan to let them steam. Open the pan and let the water evaporate. When the wrapper has shrunk down on the filling, you can take them out. Your potstickers are ready!

2) Pork Dumplings

Pork Dumpling (Image via Gozo Kitchen and Lounge)

Pork dumplings are one of the most popular variations of this dish. Ingredients needed for this recipe include wonton wrappers, ground pork, minced fresh ginger roots, minced garlic, sliced green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, beaten eggs, and finely shredded Chinese cabbage.

Step 1 - Mix the pork with garlic, ginger, sesame oil, egg, soy source, cabbage, and green onion. Stir until well combined.

Step 2 - Spread out your wonton wrappers and moisten their edges with water. Add a generous amount of filling to each wrapper and fold them over to form a triangle shape. Set them aside.

Step 2 - Arrange the dumplings in a steamer and ensure they don't touch. Steam for about 15 minutes until the pork is cooked through. Take them out and serve.

3) Rolled Dumplings

Rolled Dumplings are a good addition to soups and broths. This recipe calls for all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, milk, and chicken broth.

Step 1 - Mix the flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Add the shortening and stir. Pour in the milk and stir until the mixture resembles a dough. To enhance the flavor of these dumplings one can opt to add a pinch of herbs like thyme, parsley, or chives.

Step 2 - Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into shapes or strips.

Step 3 - Add your chicken broth to a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Gently add your Dumplings and let them simmer on low heat. Cover the pan tightly and let them cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve.

4) Wonton Soup

Wonton Soup is another Chinese recipe on our list and it features pork and shrimp as the filling. The ingredients for this recipe include boneless pork, preferably the loin, finely chopped shrimp, Chinese rice wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, chopped green onions, chopped fresh ginger roots, and wonton wrappers. For the soup, we need chicken stock and green onions.

Step 1 - To make wontons, mix your pork with soy sauce, shrimp, rice wine, green onions, ginger, and brown sugar. Let it sit for 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 2 - Spread out your wonton wrappers and dampen the edges. Add your filling and fold into a triangle. Ensure the ends are sealed tightly. Bring the left and right corners together and seal.

Step 3 - To make the soup, add your chicken stock to a pot and let it boil. Carefully add in your wontons and let them cook for 5 minutes. Serve in a bowl and garnish with onions.

Additionally, vegetables of choice could be added to the stock for enhanced flavor and texture.

5) Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken Dumplings is a simple and delicious dish. Ingredients for this recipe include boneless chicken thighs, water, salt, pepper, condensed cream of celery soup, and refrigerated biscuit dough.

Step 1 - Boil your chicken for 15 to 20 minutes or until the center is no longer pink. Drain the water and cut the chicken into bite-size pieces before returning it to the pot.

Step 2 - Add your condensed soup to the chicken. Season with salt and pepper and let it cook on medium heat.

Step 3 - Remove your biscuit dough and cut it into pieces. Add it to the simmering soup and let it simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until it is cooked through. Serve in a bowl and eat.

Dumpling dishes are easy to make yet satisfying.

Which of these recipes will you be trying? Let us know in the comments.

Edited by Shimona Sharma

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