Smoky BBQ Pork Belly Dumplings
Elevate your dumpling game with these smoky BBQ pork belly pockets, featuring seared meat, crunchy bell peppers, and savory chopped fried eggs.
These grilled meat dumplings offer a creative, modern twist on traditional dumpling recipes. By searing the pork belly with smoky BBQ seasoning and combining it with the unique texture of fried eggs and fresh vegetables, you get a filling that is exceptionally juicy and flavorful. Perfect for a fun weekend cooking project, these dumplings balance traditional folding techniques with bold, savory ingredients.
Ingredients
- 300 g pork belly
- 2 tbsp BBQ seasoning powder
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1/4 red onion
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 20 dumpling wrappers
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- 1Prepare the Pork Belly
Place the pork belly on a wooden cutting board. Slice it at a 45-degree angle, cutting about two-thirds of the way through. Turn the meat and make perpendicular cuts at the same depth to create a cross-hatch texture.
Tip: Be careful to maintain the 45-degree angle to create the proper texture for the filling. - 2Sear with Aromatics
Place the prepared pork in a hot pan and coat with BBQ seasoning. Add the diced red onion and green bell pepper, searing until the meat is browned and fragrant.
Tip: Sear the meat well to develop a deep, smoky BBQ flavor. - 3Fry the eggs
Heat oil in a separate pan and crack in a few eggs. Fry the eggs until they are cooked through.
Tip: Fry the eggs until firm so they can be easily chopped into pieces for the filling. - 4Prepare the Eggs
Fry the eggs in a separate pan until fully set. Once cooked, transfer them to a bowl and chop or mash into small, uniform pieces to incorporate into the filling.
Tip: Ensure the egg pieces are small enough to distribute evenly throughout the dumpling filling. - 5Assemble the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grilled pork mixture with the chopped eggs. Add oyster sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and extra BBQ seasoning to taste.
Tip: Mix gently to ensure the ingredients are well-distributed without mashing the meat. - 6Final mix and garnish
Add a handful of freshly chopped green onions to the bowl. Use chopsticks to mix all the filling ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
Tip: Stir well to make sure all the seasonings and herbs are evenly spread through the filling. - 7Fill and fold the dumplings
Take a round dumpling wrapper and place a generous spoonful of the prepared BBQ meat and egg filling directly in the center. Carefully fold the wrapper closed, pressing the edges together securely to seal the filling inside before cooking.
Tip: Do not overfill the wrappers, or they may tear or open up during the boiling process.
