Description
Craving a quick dinner that delivers big on flavor with minimal cleanup? This One Pan Dumpling Dinner is a game-changing weeknight meal. Pan-seared and steamed to perfection, the dumplings get crispy bottoms, juicy centers, and soak in a rich, garlicky soy-based sauce. It’s perfect for busy nights or when you want easy dinner ideas that feel special. Plus, it’s loaded with bold flavor, customizable fillings, and pantry-friendly ingredients—making it a must-try for fans of quick recipes, healthy snacks, and flavorful food ideas.
Ingredients
20 dumplings (store-bought or homemade, any filling)
1 tablespoon neutral oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1⁄3 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon chili flakes or 1 small fresh chili, sliced (optional)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or green onions
1 small fresh green chili, sliced (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place dumplings flat-side down in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
2. Add garlic and ginger to the pan around the dumplings. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and broth. Pour around (not on) the dumplings.
4. Cover the skillet with a tight lid and steam the dumplings for 5–6 minutes over medium heat.
5. Remove lid and let sauce reduce for 2–3 minutes until it thickens and dumpling bottoms crisp again.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced chilies (if using), and fresh herbs. Serve immediately from the pan.
Notes
For crispier bottoms, don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed.
Frozen dumplings work perfectly—just add 1–2 extra minutes of cook time.
Don’t skip the garnish—herbs and sesame add major flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~6 dumplings per person
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: one pan dumpling dinner, quick dinner, easy recipe, crispy dumplings, skillet meal