Here’s a detailed, professional version of Chef Ed’s Fried Dumplings — golden and crispy, stuffed with your choice of chicken, beef, pork, seafood or vegetarian fillings. Includes all ingredients, instructions, and optional sauces.

📝 Description:

Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these fried dumplings are bursting with savory flavor — with multiple filling options to satisfy any craving. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or full meal.

🕒 Prep Time: 45 minutes

🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 6–8 (about 25 dumplings)

✅ Ingredients

Dumpling Dough:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup hot water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Optional: Use store-bought dumpling wrappers (~30 rounds)

🥩 Filling Options (Choose or mix):

1. Chicken Filling

  • 1 cup ground or finely chopped chicken (thigh or breast)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • Pinch of white pepper

2. Beef Filling

  • 1 cup ground beef
  • 1 tbsp hoisin or oyster sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chopped onion

3. Pork Filling

  • 1 cup ground pork
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp chopped napa cabbage (optional)
  • ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder

4. Shrimp/Vegetarian Filling

  • ½ cup finely chopped mushrooms
  • ¼ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup chopped spinach or kale
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt & pepper to taste

🔥 Instructions

1. Make the Dough

  1. Combine flour and salt in a bowl.
  2. Add hot water gradually and stir until dough forms.
  3. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Cover and rest 30 minutes.

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Mix all ingredients for your chosen filling in a bowl. Chill for 15 minutes.

3. Shape the Dumplings

  1. Roll dough into a log and divide into small balls.
  2. Roll each into a 3–4 inch circle.
  3. Place 1 tbsp filling in the center.
  4. Fold in half and pinch edges to seal (pleat or crimp if desired).

4. Fry the Dumplings

  1. Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fry dumplings in batches until golden brown (3–4 mins per side).
  3. Drain on paper towels.fried dumplings, chicken dumplings, beef dumplings, vegetarian dumplings, Chef Ed recipes, crispy wontons, Asian-style dumplings, easy dumpling recipe, pan-fried gyoza, homemade dumpling wrappers

🥣 Dipping Sauce Ideas

  • Soy sauce + vinegar + chili oil
  • Sweet chili garlic sauce
  • Ponzu with sesame seeds
  • Creamy sriracha mayo (for a fusion twist)

📌 Chef Ed Tips

  • Use parchment or cornstarch-dusted tray to keep dumplings from sticking.
  • Freeze extra dumplings before frying for future meals.
  • Mix and match fillings for variety in one batch.