Explore 12 recipes from the dumplings collection.
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◷ 80 minmedium
A comforting Filipino classic, Dinuguan is a savory pork blood stew. This recipe modernizes it with pressure cooking for quick tenderness and pairs it with handmade seasonal vegetable-filled dumplings for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Jan 14
◷ 90 minmedium
A comforting vegetarian dish featuring soft Ethiopian-style lentil dumplings paired with a medley of slow-braised seasonal vegetables seasoned with traditional Ethiopian spices. This recipe embraces slow braising as the cooking method, highlighting familiar flavors and wholesome ingredients perfect for a weeknight meal.
Jan 14
◷ 85 minmedium
A delightful twist on the classic Filipino pork adobo, these dumplings feature tender marinated pork wrapped in delicate dough and pan-fried to golden perfection. Served with a tangy soy-vinegar dipping sauce, they make a perfect weeknight treat packed with familiar flavors and satisfying textures.
Jan 7
◷ 45 minmedium
A vibrant Filipino-inspired dish featuring dumplings filled with a savory mix of marinated pork and traditional adobo flavors, stir-fried to a crisp golden perfection. This recipe celebrates the classic adobo taste while offering a unique dumpling twist, perfect for an approachable weeknight meal.
Dec 21
◷ 60 minmedium
Savor traditional Lebanese sambousek, savory dumplings filled with spiced ground beef and fresh spinach, baked to golden perfection. This approachable recipe showcases seasonal leafy greens and lean beef, offering a wholesome weeknight meal inspired by classic Levantine flavors.
Dec 15
◷ 45 minmedium
A traditional Indonesian steamed chicken dumpling, Siomay, served with a rich and savory peanut sauce. This recipe showcases poached chicken mixed with aromatic spices, wrapped in thin wonton wrappers, and lightly steamed to tender perfection. It's a quick and approachable dish highlighting classic Indonesian flavors with familiar poaching and steaming techniques.
Dec 5
◷ 50 minmedium
These Peruvian-inspired chicken and quinoa dumplings combine tender poached chicken with nutty quinoa, wrapped in delicate dumpling skins and served with a vibrant, mildly spicy aji amarillo sauce. A perfect weeknight dish offering comforting flavors through a gentle poaching technique, highlighting seasonal produce and protein rotation.
Dec 5
◷ 40 minmedium
A flavorful Filipino-inspired dish featuring shrimp dumplings (siomai) stir-fried briefly and then simmered in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce with seasonal vegetables. This recipe highlights the use of fresh, seasonal produce and classic Filipino flavors, using steaming and stir-frying techniques to create a comforting, approachable weeknight meal.
Dec 3
◷ 45 minmedium
Delicate steamed chicken dumplings infused with Indonesian spices, served with a rich and slightly spicy peanut dipping sauce. Featuring a slow-steamed technique to keep the dumplings tender while highlighting seasonal fresh produce like young greens and scallions. A weeknight-friendly dish rotating poultry protein and respecting classic Indonesian flavors.
Nov 24
◷ 50 minmedium
A light, weeknight-friendly dish featuring delicate Peruvian-inspired ceviche flavors wrapped in tender dumplings, complemented by fish poached in a bright citrus broth. Showcasing seasonal produce like fresh lime, cilantro, and peppers, this recipe honors traditional ingredients through approachable cooking methods.
Nov 14
◷ 100 minmedium
Tender dumplings filled with spiced minced beef, slowly braised in a rich berbere-infused tomato sauce, garnished with fresh seasonal greens. A comforting and authentic Ethiopian-inspired dish perfect for cozy weeknight meals.
Nov 11
◷ 55 minmedium
These dumplings celebrate the flavors of a classic Filipino vegetable medley called Pinakbet, wrapped in tender dumpling skins and filled with a savory pork mixture. Pan-fried to a golden crisp and served with a simple vinegar dipping sauce, they offer a comforting, approachable weeknight meal highlighting seasonal produce.
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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 40 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into 2.5 cm cubes, fresh pork blood, strained, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: pressure cooker, mixing bowls, rolling pin, knife, large pot, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: When adding pork blood, stir gently to prevent curdling and ensure even cooking.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, water for cooking lentils, flour, onion, garlic cloves. Equipment: medium saucepan, mixing bowl, large frying pan or braising pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Rinse the lentils thoroughly before cooking to remove any impurities.
Preparation takes 45 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 85 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes, white vinegar, light soy sauce, garlic, smashed, bay leaves. Equipment: large saucepan or pot, mixing bowl, skillet or nonstick pan, spatula, measuring cups and spoons, small bowl (for dipping sauce).
Kitchen tip: Simmer the pork gently to keep it tender and avoid drying out.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground pork, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, minced, whole black peppercorns, crushed. Equipment: mixing bowl, measuring spoons, garlic press or knife, small bowl, large skillet or frying pan with lid, plates, spatula.
Kitchen tip: For easiest sealing, keep wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
Preparation takes 35 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 8 servings. Key ingredients: lean ground beef (85% lean), fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground cinnamon. Equipment: large skillet, mixing bowl, baking sheet, pastry brush, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the spinach is well-drained of excess moisture to prevent soggy pastries.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breast or thigh, thin wonton wrappers (about 40 wrappers), garlic, minced, shallots, minced, white pepper. Equipment: large saucepan or pot, steamer basket or steaming rack, mixing bowls, food processor or blender (optional), measuring spoons, sharp knife.
Kitchen tip: Do not boil the poaching liquid vigorously to keep the chicken tender and juicy.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless boneless chicken breasts (~400 g), quinoa, rinsed, water, small onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: medium saucepan, small frying pan, mixing bowl, steamer or large pot with steaming rack, spatula or spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) for food safety.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: shrimp siomai dumplings, coconut milk, seasonal vegetables, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, minced. Equipment: steamer or steaming basket, large wok or deep frying pan, mixing spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Be careful not to overcook the siomai during steaming to keep them tender.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground chicken, ground coriander, turmeric powder, grated fresh ginger, garlic, minced. Equipment: large mixing bowl, steamer basket or bamboo steamer, large pot or wok for steaming, small bowl, whisk or spoon, chopping board and knife.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the water is simmering gently to avoid water splashing onto dumplings during steaming.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm white fish fillets, skinless and boneless, cut into small cubes, limes, juiced (about 60 ml or 1/4 cup), lemon, juiced (about 30 ml or 2 tbsp), ají amarillo or yellow chili pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped. Equipment: mixing bowl, small bowl, steamer basket or bamboo steamer, large deep skillet or saucepan, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh fish and consume immediately after preparation to ensure safety and freshness.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 100 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: minced beef, all-purpose flour, water, salt, niter kibbeh or butter. Equipment: mixing bowl, rolling pin, large frying pan or skillet with lid, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring jug, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the dumpling dough is neither too sticky nor too dry for easy shaping.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork mince (ground pork), bitter melon, deseeded and finely chopped, eggplant, finely diced, okra, finely chopped, string beans, finely sliced. Equipment: large mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, non-stick frying pan or skillet, spatula, small bowl.
Kitchen tip: Ensure pork is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).