Explore 24 recipes from the dumpling collection.
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◷ 55 minmedium
Delight in these Lebanese-inspired kibbeh dumplings made from ground chicken and bulgur wheat, gently steamed to retain moisture and flavors. Served with a tangy yogurt and mint sauce, this dish highlights seasonal herbs and fresh produce for a wholesome weeknight meal.
Dec 24
◷ 130 minmedium
A traditional Peruvian tamale made with seasoned shredded chicken, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed to tender perfection. This dish highlights seasonal produce like fresh corn and peppers, offering a comforting yet approachable weeknight meal that embraces classic Peruvian flavors.
Dec 22
◷ 45 minmedium
A creative weeknight recipe featuring Filipino-inspired chicken-filled puto dumplings served with a vibrant malunggay (moringa) leaf pesto. This dish highlights seasonal produce and uses steaming as a traditional cooking method, providing a light and wholesome meal option.
Dec 6
◷ 50 minmedium
Delicate dumplings filled with poached shredded chicken, mashed sweet potatoes, and Peruvian spices, served with a tangy aji amarillo dipping sauce. This recipe highlights seasonal sweet potatoes and embraces traditional Peruvian flavors through a gentle poaching technique, offering a unique yet approachable weeknight dish option.
Dec 3
◷ 40 minmedium
A light and flavorful Filipino-inspired twist on traditional lumpia, featuring tender poached chicken and fresh seasonal vegetables wrapped in delicate rice paper and served with a tangy dipping sauce. This recipe highlights a gentle poaching technique that preserves the natural flavors and textures, making it an ideal weeknight dish.
Dec 2
◷ 55 minmedium
A weeknight-friendly Lebanese dish featuring pressure-cooked chicken sfeeha12savory meat-filled pastries with a vibrant fresh herb salad, highlighting seasonal greens and bright lemon dressing. This concept offers a comforting yet quick protein rotation using poultry and incorporates stir-frying the herbs lightly for enhanced flavor.
Nov 29
◷ 65 minmedium
Delight in tender, fluffy siopao dumplings filled with savory chicken, using a pressure cooker to achieve quick, succulent results. This Filipino-inspired dish features a sweet and savory filling wrapped in soft, steamed dough, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Nov 26
◷ 90 minmedium
A comforting Ethiopian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken dumplings simmered in a rich, spicy berbere tomato sauce, paired with a warm spiced lentil filling. This braised dumpling dish highlights seasonal root vegetables and warm, familiar spices for a weeknight dinner that's both approachable and deeply flavorful.
Nov 20
◷ 45 minmedium
Delight in tender steamed dumplings filled with fresh crab meat and seasonal vegetables, infused with classic Filipino flavors for a comforting weeknight meal. This skillet supper highlights a slow steaming technique that preserves delicate textures and vibrant tastes, celebrating a lesser-known culinary tradition.
Nov 16
◷ 130 minmedium
A comforting Filipino steamed chicken siopao featuring tender braised chicken filling wrapped in soft, fluffy steamed buns. This recipe uses classic steaming techniques to achieve pillowy buns and rich, flavorful filling, ideal for a weeknight meal inspired by traditional Philippine flavors.
Nov 11
◷ 65 minmedium
These savory sambusas feature a spiced lentil filling, pressure-cooked to tender perfection, wrapped in a flaky pastry and lightly fried for a crispy finish. A vegetarian Ethiopian-inspired dumpling alternative that's quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight meals.
Nov 9
◷ 35 minmedium
A comforting Filipino-inspired steamed pork siomai dumpling featuring ground pork mixed with fresh seasonal vegetables, served with a savory ginger soy dipping sauce. This recipe highlights the gentle steaming technique, preserving the delicate flavors and textures of the ingredients, making it perfect for weeknight meals.
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Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fine bulgur wheat, ground chicken (breast or thigh), onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh parsley, chopped. Equipment: large mixing bowl, steamer basket or bamboo steamer, pot or wok for steaming, food processor or knife, small bowl, spoon, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Make sure to drain and squeeze the soaked bulgur wheat well to avoid excess moisture in the dumplings.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 130 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears), masa harina (corn flour), chicken broth, ripe sweet yellow or red peppers, diced. Equipment: large pot or deep steamer, mixing bowl, skillet or frying pan, forks, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, large spoon or spatula, tongs.
Kitchen tip: Soak banana leaves in hot water for at least 10 minutes before use to make them pliable and to enhance flavor.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: rice flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, coconut milk, ground chicken breast. Equipment: mixing bowls, steamer or steaming basket, blender or food processor, frying pan, spatula, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh malunggay leaves for the most vibrant pesto flavor, but baby spinach plus basil is a good substitute if unavailable.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks, chicken breasts, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt. Equipment: medium pot, large bowl, mixing bowl, fork or potato masher, steamer basket or large pot for steaming, pastry brush, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the water for poaching the chicken is at a gentle simmer to keep the meat tender and avoid drying out.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 450 g/1 lb), water or low-sodium chicken broth for poaching, carrots, julienned, cucumber, julienned, seeds removed, red bell pepper, julienned. Equipment: medium saucepan, shallow wide bowl, cutting board, sharp knife, mixing bowl, serving platter.
Kitchen tip: To ensure food safety, always poach chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground cumin. Equipment: pressure cooker, large skillet or frying pan, mixing bowl, rolling pin (if rolling pastry), baking tray, parchment paper, knife and chopping board.
Kitchen tip: For the best flavor, use fresh and fragrant herbs in the salad.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: all-purpose flour, instant dry yeast, granulated sugar, warm water (about 40°C/105°F), vegetable oil. Equipment: pressure cooker with steaming rack or basket, mixing bowls, skillet or frying pan, rolling pin (optional), kitchen towel, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use warm water (not hot) to activate the yeast effectively.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground chicken, preferably thigh meat for juiciness, onion, garlic cloves, berbere spice blend, canned diced tomatoes. Equipment: large mixing bowl, large deep skillet or wide saucepan with lid, small pot, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Ensure ground chicken is fresh and kept cold before cooking to prevent bacterial growth.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: crab meat, picked over for shells, cabbage, carrot, green beans, garlic, minced. Equipment: large mixing bowl, steaming skillet or wok with lid, small bowl for sauce, small brush or paper towel for oiling.
Kitchen tip: Ensure crab meat is fresh and properly refrigerated before use to avoid spoilage.
Preparation takes 90 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 130 minutes in total. Makes 8 servings. Key ingredients: all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, granulated sugar, warm water (around 40°C/104°F), vegetable oil or pork fat (plus extra to grease). Equipment: mixing bowl, steamer or bamboo steamer, pot or deep pan, measuring spoons and cups, small mixing bowl, rolling pin (optional), kitchen towel.
Kitchen tip: Use warm water (around 40°C/104°F) to activate yeast properly without killing it.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 8 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed, vegetable broth or water, onion, garlic, fresh ginger. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, mixing bowl, frying pan or skillet, rolling pin, measuring cups and spoons, knife and cutting board, slotted spoon.
Kitchen tip: Ensure lentils are well rinsed to remove excess starch for a smoother filling.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground pork, carrot, finely minced, green onions, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, grated. Equipment: large mixing bowl, bamboo steamer or steaming rack, large pot with lid, small bowl, knife, measuring spoons, spoon or small brush.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh or thawed wonton wrappers and keep them covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.