Dinner for 3
Pork Dumplings
These dumplings hold savory pork, vegetables, and ginger in wrappers, then cook by steaming until tender and fully done.
$14.80for 4 servings
$3.70 per serving$14.80 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 22, which counts pieces)
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.29Typical price |
| Ground pork$4.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.81Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 22 | $6.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.10 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesSoy sauceCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 10 oz ground pork
- 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1 pinch salt
- 22 round dumplings wrappers
- water
- neutral oil (optional)
Steps
- Heat the sesame oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, garlic, ginger, and celery for 4 minutes.
- Add the pork, wine, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, carrot, salt, and pepper, then cook for 8 minutes until the pork reaches 160 F.
- Cool the filling for 10 minutes, then place 1 tablespoon in each wrapper and seal the edges with water.
- Arrange the dumplings in a steamer basket without touching, working in batches as needed.
- Steam the dumplings over simmering water for 10 to 12 minutes until the wrappers are tender and the filling is hot.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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