From northern specialities to Cantonese dim sum classics, this collection of tried and tested recipes showcases the most popular varieties of Chinese dumplings.
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Since dumplings are the single-most popular topic on my blog, I’ve curated this collection of recipes featuring classic varieties of this culinary art.
They’re made with different wrappers, stuffed with various fillings; pleated in distinct patterns and cooked in different ways. But they’ve one thing in common: they’re all delicious!
Boiled Pork & Cabbage Dumpling (猪肉水饺)
Tasty and juicy filling wrapped with a pleasantly chewy skin, pork & cabbage dumplings are the most popular dumpling variety in Northern China. A classic not to be missed! This recipe demonstrations how to boil dumplings properly.
Pork Dumpling with Napa Cabbage (猪肉白菜水饺)
Pan-Fried Pork & Chive Dumplings (猪肉韭菜煎饺)
Crispy pan-fried pork and chive dumplings with juicy filling—packed with flavor, fun to make, and irresistibly delicious in every bite!
Pan-Fried Pork Chive Dumplings
Hot & Sour Beef Dumpling Soup (酸汤水饺)
A speciality from Shannxi province, China, hot & sour beef dumpling soup showcases one of the most loved flavour combinations in that region. It wakes up your taste buds in a very exciting way.
Beef dumplings in hot & sour soup (酸汤水饺)
Chicken Potstickers (鸡肉锅贴)
Stuffed with a tasty, juicy filling and pan-fried to perfection, these chicken potstickers are a pleasure for both your palate and your eyes. This recipe also introduces a fool-proof folding technique.
Chicken potstickers with a crispy skirt (鸡肉锅贴)
Sichuan Zhong Dumplings (钟水饺)
Sichuan Zhong dumplings are filled with succulent pork and seasoned with a super flavorful sauce. An absolute delight to your taste buds.
Sichuan Dumplings (Zhong Dumplings/钟水饺)
Soup Dumpling, Xiao Long Bao (小笼包)
One of the finest Chinese dishes, soup dumplings are famous for their delicate skin and scrumptious soupy filling. This recipe provides many tips & a tutorial video to help you make them to a restaurant standard.
How to make Xiao Long Bao (小笼包, Soup Dumplings)
Vegetarian Pan-fried Dumpling (素煎饺)
Made with bicolour wrappers, these cute dumplings are filled with a delectable vegetarian filling. This recipe shows you how to pan-fry dumplings to perfection.
Pan-fried vegetarian dumplings / potstickers (素煎饺)
Vegan Dumpling with Tofu Filling (豆腐煎饺)
These five-spice tofu stuffed vegan dumplings prove that healthy dishes can be scrumptious too. They’re served with a classic dipping sauce which will take any dumpling meal to the next level.
Vegan dumplings with spicy dipping sauce
Naturally Coloured Dumplings (彩色饺子)
Visually appetizing and delectable on the palate, these colourful dumplings are dyed with natural ingredients and stuffed with pork and prawn filling. They make a perfect festive dish for special occasions.
Colourful dumplings for Chinese New Year
Har Gow, Shrimp Dumpling (虾饺)
Juicy filling wrapped by translucent skin, Har Gow (crystal shrimp dumplings) are one of the most-loved Cantonese dim sum dishes. Read this recipe to learn how to make crystal dumpling wrappers without fail.
Har gow: crystal shrimp dumplings (虾饺)
Kimchi Dumplings (泡菜煎饺)
Intensely flavorful with a crispy crust, these pan-fried kimchi dumplings are totally worth trying. They require minimum seasonings, allowing the natural flavors of each ingredient to shine.
Kimchi Dumplings
Wonton Soup (馄饨汤)
Tasty, moist pork filling wrapped with slippery wonton skin, served in a warming chicken soup, this wonton soup is a scrumptious treat that’s easy to prepare.
Wonton Soup (馄饨汤)
Sichuan Chili Oil Wonton (红油抄手)
One of the signature Sichuan street foods, chili oil wonton comes with an aromatic, salty and pungent sauce. It’s totally addictive! Follow this recipe to make it in 30 mins.
Sichuan Spicy Wonton In Chili Oil (红油抄手)
Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai
Stuffed with a delicious pork & shrimp filling, these Cantonese-style Siu Mai have a wonderfully springy texture. This recipe uses ready-made wrappers so it’s ideal for those looking for a quick fix.
Siu Mai (Shumai, 烧卖)
Chinese Chive Pockets (韭菜盒子)
Pan-fried flat dumplings filled with fragrant Chinese chives, soft scrambled eggs and springy vermicelli noodles, these Chinese chive pockets are simply irresistible!
Chinese chive pockets (韭菜盒子)
Steamed Cabbage Roll (Dough-free dumplings)
Steamed cabbage rolls are a great alternative to traditional dumplings for people who wish to avoid flour-based wrappers. They are low-carb and very simple to make.
Steamed cabbage rolls (翡翠包肉)
I hope you’ve enjoyed wandering around the world of dumplings! Let me know which variety is your favourite and why. Also, please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any question regarding a particular recipe. I’m always happy to help 💚!
Hello,
Love your site and have made many dishes from it. What would you suggest as an alternative to shrimp in your Shu Mai recipe? Thank you, Lloyd
You can simply skip shrimp and make it a pork-only filling. Happy cooking!
I haven’t made dumping in many moons from scratch. As a child we made all the time, my dad and I. As an adult with grown children we made them once or twice. My youngest son Ryian and I are going to try our hand at 3 versions today. One includes soup.
I always love making dumplings with my family. Enjoy!
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I have tried most of your recipes and I can’t tell you how much we enjoy them!! I consider myself more than a beginner now!!! My pantry is full of the main seasonings, oils, vinegars and various soy sauces and I love learning the differences!!
Oh how awesome you guys are!!!!
Thank you so much Lynda for trying out my recipes. So happy to hear that you’re enjoying cooking Chinese food!