# What You'll Need:
→ Dumpling Filling
01 - 7 oz ground pork, or chicken, or crumbled firm tofu for vegetarian option
02 - 1 cup napa cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
→ Dumpling Assembly
10 - 20 round dumpling wrappers
11 - Water for sealing
→ Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce
12 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
15 - 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
16 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
17 - 1 teaspoon green onion, finely sliced
18 - 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
# Method:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, napa cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
02 - Place a dumpling wrapper in your palm. Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon of filling into the center of the wrapper.
03 - Moisten the edge of the wrapper with water using your finger. Fold and press the edges firmly to seal, creating pleats as desired. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
04 - Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
05 - Lightly brush or spray the prepared dumplings with oil. Arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.
06 - Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, until golden brown and crispy.
07 - While dumplings cook, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, fresh ginger, green onion, and red chili flakes in a small bowl. Stir until well blended.
08 - Transfer hot dumplings to a serving plate and serve immediately with the prepared soy ginger dipping sauce on the side.
