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Easy Viral Blanket Dumplings with Crispy Bottoms

These Easy Viral Blanket Dumplings are the no-fold dumpling shortcut that gives you juicy pork filling, tender potsticker wrappers, crispy golden bottoms, and a simple soy-ginger sesame dipping sauce. They’re fun, trendy, and way easier than traditional folded dumplings.
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Easy Viral Blanket Dumplings with Crispy Bottoms
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 4 scallions finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Wrappers & Cooking

  • potsticker or gyoza wrappers
  • 2 tablespoons water for sealing/softening wrappers if needed
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil such as vegetable, canola, or peanut oil
  • 1/2 cup water for steaming

Soy-Ginger Sesame Dipping Sauce

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil or red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or your hands until the mixture becomes sticky and cohesive.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Put it over low heat while you cook the dumplings, just to let the sugar dissolve.
  • Heat the neutral oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the pork filling and place it directly into the skillet, forming a small mound. Repeat with the remaining filling, leaving a little space between each one.
  • Place one potsticker wrapper over each mound of filling, gently draping it over the top like a blanket. Lightly press the wrapper around the filling so it settles into place. If the wrappers feel dry, brush or dab them lightly with water.
  • Carefully pour 1/2 cup water into the skillet. Cover with a lid and steam for 6–8 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers are tender.
  • Remove the lid and let any remaining water evaporate. Continue cooking for 1–3 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.
  • Transfer the blanket dumplings to a serving plate and serve warm with the soy-ginger sesame dipping sauce and green onions.

Notes

A nonstick skillet works best for this recipe since the filling cooks directly against the pan.
Try not to move the dumplings too much while they crisp. Letting them sit undisturbed helps create those golden, crispy bottoms.
The pork filling should look sticky and well combined before cooking. That helps the dumplings hold together and gives them a better texture.
For food safety, ground pork should be cooked to 160°F.
Servings: 6 people