Whether you love them simmering in a beautiful broth, steamed to perfection or crispy and fried, these dumplings are the perfect idea for a light, tasty dinner. We have recipes for little pork parcels, sensational spinach and seafood satchels and tasty beef bags.
When thinking dumplings we often think of Chinese hargrow or Japanese gyoza but we’ve also included a few Italian gnocchi dumplings, and golden syrup dessert dumplings as well.
There’s also a selection of our best vegetarian variations if you’re following a meat-free diet. Enjoy!
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Beef wontons
These crunchy beef dumplings with sweet chilli dipping sauce are the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
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Mixed mushroom pot stickers
Create these tasty bite-sized morsels at home with only five ingredients and a few pantry staples.
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Pork and water chestnut wonton soup
Pork and water chestnut wonton soup
Tasty wontons in a light, savoury broth make for a perfect lunch or light dinner. This is one of those magic meals that makes you feel like a better person just for eating it.
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Little pork dumplings
If you don’t have a bamboo steamer, you should be able to pick one up at your local variety store or $2 shop. They really are the only way to cook dishes like these little pork dumplings, and it’s worth having one tucked away in the kitchen.
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Steamed chicken dumplings in broth
Steamed chicken dumplings in broth
A fragrant broth with steamed dumplings, mushrooms and cabbage, this soup is comfort food at its tastiest.
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Ravioli with Asian greens
Ravioli are little pillows of pasta stuffed with a variety of delicious fillings including meat, fish, cheese and vegetables, and they don’t have to be an Italian delicacy. This ravioli with greens recipe takes the basic form and fills it with the spices and flavours of Asia.
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Pork & prawn wontons
Home-made wontons are surprisingly easy to make, and entirely worth it for the freshness of the flavours.
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Prawn dumplings
Plump prawn dumplings are delicious served with either soy, sesame or chilli dipping sauce.
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Spicy dumpling miso soup
This deliciously fresh Asian inspired miso dumpling soup is perfect for dinner tonight – packed with bags of flavour and just the right amount of kick!
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Gyozas
Serve these popular Japanese dumplings piping-hot with combined soy sauce and chilli oil, or with rice vinegar.
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Steamed pork dim sims
Recreate this popular Asian starter at home using your own fresh ingredients. It’s a fun way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen this weekend.
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Spinach and ginger dumplings
Delicious and flavour-packed spinach and ginger dumplings with a spicy dressing.
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Green dumplings with soy chilli dipping sauce
Delicious and nourishing green dumplings with a soy chilli dipping sauce – a tasty and light Asian inspired meal.
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Vegetable dumplings in broth
These vegetable dumplings in broth make a tasty lunch or light dinner.
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Chinese chicken dumplings
Whip up a batch of these soft, tender homemade Asian chicken dumplings for your family and friends. Enjoy them as a tasty starter, dipped in soy sauce, or as a light lunch or dinner.
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Lamb stew recipe with dumplings
This slow cooked lamb forequarter chop casserole is topped with herby dumplings for a traditional comforting British dinner.
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Classic golden syrup dumplings
Classic golden syrup dumplings
These scone-style dumplings are light, fluffy and perfect for soaking up the delicious golden syrup sauce.
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Silverbeet and ricotta dumplings
Silverbeet and ricotta dumplings
These tasty cloud-like dumplings swimming in tomato sauce are guaranteed to impress.
