Viral Blanket Dumplings Recipe

 

This super easy Viral Blanket Dumplings recipe is taking over social media – and for good reason! It’s a quick and effortless way to enjoy steamed dumplings filled with juicy pork, a chewy and tender dumpling wrapper and a crispy – potsticker bottom.

I made these pork dumplings in less than 30 minutes and they’re now a family favorite.

No-Fuss Pork Dumplings

The tricky thing with traditional dumplings is that you have to painstakingly pinch the wrappers closed to keep all that filling locked inside. Then you need to carefully steam them with a basket.

This method of cooking dumplings allows you to create a simple pork filling, drape the dumpling wrapper over the top, then quickly steam them in a skillet. It’s a game changer.

Ingredients for Blanket Dumplings

Here’s what you’ll need in order to make this viral recipe at home. As always, you can find the full list of ingredients located in the printable recipe card below.

• Ground Pork – you can swap this for ground chicken or turkey too!
• Green onions – for added flavor and texture to the meat filling
• Sesame Oil – adds a nice nutty and rich flavor to the meat.
• Ginger and Garlic – plenty of these to add loads of flavor
• White Pepper – adds a more mild and earthy flavor to the filling. You can swap 1/2 tsp of regular black pepper if you do not have this on hand.
• Dumpling Wrappers – these are often found chilled near the produce section of your grocery store (by the tofu). If you can’t find them there, try an Asian market.

How To Make Dumplings – The Easy Way

This recipe is sort of like if potstickers and dumplings had a baby – but it was a super chill and easy-going baby.

Make Dumpling Filling

Start by combining the dumpling filling in a bowl and use clean hands to mix it all together until it forms a giant meatball.

Shape Into Meatballs

I like to use my teaspoon size cookie scoop to create perfectly sized meatballs. It makes the job so much quicker and the end results in more uniform dumplings.

Set the meatballs aside on a plate, spacing them about 1 to 2 inches apart.

Cover Pork Filling with Dumpling Wrapper

Now that your pork dumpling filling is ready to go, use the dumpling wrapper to drape over the top of each filling. Use your fingers to pinch around the meat filling, giving it a good squeeze so they stay nice and tight. They should look like little ghosts on the plate.

NOTE: The bottom of the dumpling will remain open – we are not enclosing the filling completely.

PRO TIP: Dumpling wrappers need to stay covered and chilled so they remain pliable. Keep the wrappers covered with a damp paper towel on the counter top while working with them; or wrapped in plastic in the fridge until you’re ready to use them.

Pan Fry and Steam Dumplings

Heat a large non-stick skillet that has a lid over medium-high heat. Add just a little bit of oil to the pan and once it’s hot, swirl the oil around the pan.

Carefully place your dumplings in the hot pan, about 1 to 2 inches apart so the dumpling wrappers aren’t touching each other.

Pour in about 1/2 cup of water to the hot pan and quickly cover with the lid. Allow the dumplings to steam for about 6 minutes, until the filling is cooked through and the dumpling wrappers are tender.

The pork filling should reach about 160 degrees when finished – and yes, they cook that fast!

PRO TIP: Use an instant read meat thermometer to double check the temperature of the dumplings if you’re concerned.

Dumpling Wrappers vs wonton wrappers

Is there a difference between dumpling wrappers and wonton wrappers?

Yes. Dumpling wrappers are round in shape, while wonton wrappers are square.

But more importantly, the consistency of the two are different. Dumpling Wrappers are thicker and chewier making them better for being steamed – perfect for holding up to that meatier filling. Wonton Wrappers are thinner and more delicate when cooked and just wont hold up as good to this type of cooking method.

Can you use wonton wrappers instead of dumpling wrappers for this viral dumpling recipe?

Sure – I’ve seen plenty of people do it. However, I just don’t think you’re going to get the same experience as you would using dumpling wrappers. You should try my Cream Cheese Rangoon Recipe if you have wonton wrappers.