Savory Barbecue Pork Dumplings

These barbecue pork dumplings feature a savory, aromatic filling of rendered pork belly, fluffy eggs, and fragrant spices, all wrapped in a perfectly tender skin.

Ingredients

• 200 g pork belly
• 2 eggs
• 1 red onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 20-30 dumpling wrappers
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
• 2 tsp barbecue seasoning
• 0.5 tsp cumin powder
• to taste salt
• 2 stalks green onion
• optional chili oil

Instructions

1. 1Render the pork belly

   

   Place pork belly slices into a white pan without adding any oil. Render them until the fat comes out and they reach a beautiful golden brown color.

   Tip: Do not add oil to the pan since the pork belly will render its own fat naturally.
2. 2Fry until golden

   

   Continue frying the pork belly slices in the pan as the fat renders out and the surfaces turn golden brown to ensure a rich aroma.

   Tip: Render the fat completely to give the meat a rich aroma and prevent it from becoming greasy.
3. 3Sauté the aromatics

   

   Pour out any excess oil from the pan, then add diced red onion and minced garlic. Season with salt and chicken bouillon powder, and stir-fry until fragrant.

   Tip: Drain excess oil before adding aromatics so they saute nicely rather than deep fry.
4. 4Incorporate barbecue seasoning

   

   Once the aromatics are fragrant, sprinkle barbecue seasoning over the pork and onions in the pan and stir well to coat evenly.

   Tip: Stir continuously after adding the seasoning to ensure an even coating without burning.
5. 5Chop the pork filling

   

   Transfer the cooked barbecue pork to a wooden cutting board and chop it into fine, uniform pieces to ensure a smooth filling consistency.

   Tip: Chop the meat into fine pieces so it blends smoothly into the dumpling filling.
6. 6Prepare the filling mixture

   

   Place the chopped meat into a bowl and mix in scrambled eggs, chopped green onion, oyster sauce, additional barbecue seasoning, and cumin powder.

   Tip: Combine the ingredients thoroughly so the seasonings and eggs are evenly distributed throughout the meat mixture.
7. 7Season the Filling

   

   Add oyster sauce, barbecue seasoning, and cumin powder directly into the bowl containing the chopped barbecue pork, scrambled eggs, and green onions.

   Tip: Sprinkle the spices evenly across the mixture to ensure balanced flavor in every dumpling.
8. 8Combine the filling

   

   Use chopsticks to thoroughly combine all the ingredients and seasonings in the bowl until the mixture is evenly distributed and the eggs are well incorporated.

   Tip: Mix gently to avoid breaking down the scrambled eggs too much while blending the spices.
9. 9Fold the dumplings

   

   Place a spoonful of the barbecue pork mixture into the center of a dumpling wrapper. Fold and seal the edges firmly to ensure they remain closed during cooking.

   Tip: Ensure the edges are pressed firmly together so they do not open up during boiling.
10. 10Boil and serve

    

    Drop the prepared dumplings into a pot of rolling boiling water and cook until they are tender and float to the surface.

    Tip: Make sure the water is at a rolling boil before adding the dumplings to prevent sticking.

Storage & Preparation

Burn It Off

Frequently Asked Questions