Crispy Fried Dumplings with Sweet Chili Soy Sauce

Servings: 2–3
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 10–12 minutes

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INGREDIENTS

For the Dumpling Filling

• 250 g ground chicken or pork

• 1 cup finely chopped napa cabbage (or green cabbage)

• 2 green onions, finely chopped

• 1 tsp minced garlic

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp sugar

• ¼ tsp black pepper

For Wrapping

• 20–25 dumpling wrappers

• Water (for sealing edges)

For Frying

• Vegetable oil (enough for shallow frying)

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SWEET CHILI SOY SAUCE

• 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sugar (optional, to taste)

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CREAMY DRIZZLE

• ¼ cup mayonnaise

• 1–2 tbsp water or milk (to thin)

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GARNISH

• Chopped green onions

• Optional: sesame seeds

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make the Filling

In a bowl, combine ground meat, cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper.
Mix well until slightly sticky.

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2. Assemble the Dumplings

• Place a dumpling wrapper on your palm

• Add 1 tablespoon filling in the center

• Moisten edges with water

• Fold into a half-moon and press firmly to seal

Repeat until all filling is used.

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3. Fry the Dumplings

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat

• Fry dumplings in batches until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side

• Remove and drain on paper towels

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4. Prepare the Sauce

In a small saucepan, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar.
Simmer on low heat for 2–3 minutes until glossy.

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5. Make the Creamy Drizzle

Mix mayonnaise with water or milk until smooth and pourable.

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6. Assemble & Serve

• Arrange dumplings on a plate

• Spoon sweet chili soy sauce underneath or over the dumplings

• Drizzle mayonnaise on top

• Garnish with green onions (and sesame seeds if using)

Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

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TASTE & TEXTURE

• Outside: ultra-crispy, golden brown

• Inside: juicy, savory filling

• Flavor: sweet, salty, creamy, slightly tangy – đúng kiểu “restaurant-style”