Pan-Fried Cabbage Dumplings

Pan-Fried Cabbage Dumplings recipe videos

Pan-fried cabbage dumplings are a savory dish consisting of dough wrappers filled with a mixture of finely chopped cabbage, often combined with minced pork, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Originating from Northern China, they are a popular street food and home-cooked meal, known for their crispy, golden-brown bottoms and juicy, flavorful filling.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the dough wrapper and contains a good amount of protein from the pork filling, with fat content depending on the amount of oil used for pan-frying. It provides key nutrients like dietary fiber from the cabbage, along with vitamins C and K, and a single serving of about 6-8 dumplings typically ranges from 300 to 450 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	580 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Vitamin A	30 mcg RAE
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	3 mg
Folate	60 mcg

Per 5 dumplings (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the act of making dumplings together is a cherished family bonding activity in Chinese households, especially during festivals like the Lunar New Year. Nutritionally, the cabbage filling adds a significant amount of fiber and vitamins, making it a more balanced and vegetable-rich option compared to many other dumpling varieties.