32 Creative Dumpling Recipes to Make At Home
Dumplings are sort of a universal concept, and it seems that every culture has its own unique version of them, usually made with some kind of flour and a tasty filling inside. Whether you prefer meat, vegetarian dumplings, or even vegan dumplings, they are comfort food in every sense of the word. These 32 best dumpling recipes are sure to impress anyone who comes in their path!
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What Are Dumplings?
Dumplings can be steamed, fried or pan-seared and while Chinese dumplings are probably the most common kind of dumplings that come to mind, there are also Japanese gyoza, old-fashioned chicken and dumplings, potstickers, Korean dumplings, Polish dumplings—even cornmeal dumplings.
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Here are 32 authentic and easy dumpling recipes to feast on during Chinese New Year and any other time you're craving dumplings, which if you're anything like us, is 24/7. Browse through them, pin your favorites and skip the pricey take-out order in lieu of homemade dumplings this week.
32 Best Dumpling Recipes
Ming Tsai
Dumplings are an extremely important part of the Chinese New Year‘s feast, as they are said to bring wealth and it is believed as the dumplings cook, they recover family wishes of generations past.
Get the recipe: Ming Tsai’s Pork Pot Stickers
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TAO
A very Thanksgiving inspired dumpling, made with butternut squash and asparagus and served with a cranberry buerre blanc sauce.
Get the recipe: Butternut Squash and Asparagus Dumplings
Shea Goldstein
These jalapeño popper dumplings are so good and so, so easy. They will impress your dinner guests, coworkers and friends!
Get the recipe: Jalapeño Popper Dumplings
Savory Tooth
Homemade pan-fried Chinese dumplings filled with ground beef and sliced scallions. Also known as potstickers, they’re fun to assemble, can be made ahead of time, and easy to cook.
Get the recipe: Pan-Fried Chinese Dumplings
Omnivore's Cookbook
These homemade vegan dumplings require some time to make, but you’ll find them totally worth the effort.
Get the recipe: Chinese Vegan Dumplings
Healthy Nibbles and Bits
These tofu and kimchi dumplings are perfect for parties. The filling includes tofu, kimchi, carrots, shallots and spices. Pan-fry these dumplings for extra crispy bottoms!
Get the recipe: Tofu and Kimchi Dumplings
Rasa Malaysia
These Chinese chicken dumplings are healthy and easy to make and perfect as a light meal or appetizer.
Get the recipe: Chicken Dumplings
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Rasa Malaysia
Crispy wontons filled with shrimp are popular dim sum found at Chinese restaurants. Make them at home with this easy recipe!
Get the recipe: Fried Shrimp Wontons
Cooking with Ewa
Polish potato dumplings (kopytka), similar to Italian gnocchi, are made with mashed potatoes and flour. The difference is with the toppings! You can serve these simple, incredibly comforting dumplings with whatever you fancy!
Get the recipe: Polish Potato Dumplings (Kopytka)
Chew Out Loud
This Instant Pot chicken and dumplings recipe cooks up in just three minutes on high pressure. The dumplings are fluffy and soft and the chicken is deliciously tender. You’ll be making this cozy stew again and again.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Korean Bapsang
Dumplings are much easier to make than you think, especially with store-bought dumpling wrappers. Delicious and versatile, homemade dumplings are well worth the effort!
Get the recipe: Mandu (Korean Dumplings)
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Rasa Malaysia
Juicy dumplings filled with pork, shrimp and napa cabbage. The easiest homemade dumplings recipe ever!
Get the recipe: Pork Shrimp Napa Cabbage Dumplings
The Foodie Takes Flight
Totally delicious vegetable potstickers with a homemade dumpling wrapper recipe.
Get the recipe: Vegetable Potstickers
The Novice Chef Blog
This wonton soup recipe is bursting with fresh flavors and loaded with homemade pork Chinese dumplings to elevate this classic take-out dish to a gourmet level!
Get the recipe: Homemade Wonton Soup
Rasa Malaysia
Delicious and mouth-watering wontons in red oil and black vinegar sauce. Easy recipe for homemade spicy wontons for dinner today.
Get the recipe: Sichuan Red Oil Wantons
The Happy Foodie
This warming stew is the perfect vegetarian dish to enjoy over the winter. Topped with hearty dumplings, it's brilliant for warding off the winter chill.
Get the recipe: Winter Veggie Stew with Wholesome Lumpy Dumplings
China Sichuan Food
Chinese soup dumplings explode in your mouth when you bite into them.
Get the recipe: Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings)
Midwest Foodie Blog
Just over 30 minutes from start to finish these pork dumplings are simple, satisfying and loaded with flavor! They’re crispy yet tender making them the perfect main course or party appetizer!
Get the recipe: Quick and Easy Pork Dumplings
Healthy Nibbles and Bits
Making dumplings is so therapeutic. Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious yellow curry wonton soup that is vegetarian. It’s one of my favorite dumpling and broth combinations!
Get the recipe: Tofu Wontons with Yellow Curry Broth
The Curious Chickpea
These delicious gochujang tofu dumplings have a spicy Korean-inspired filling and make a great snack or appetizer, or you can eat more and make it a meal! Their crispy sesame seed coated bottoms make them extra special.
Get the recipe: Gochujang Tofu Dumplings
Red House Spice
Served in a very tasty way, beef dumplings in hot & sour soup are warm, comforting and addictive.
Get the recipe: Beef Dumplings in Hot and Sour Soup
The Woks of Life
Chicken dumplings use fresh and dried shiitake mushrooms to give them a deep, meaty flavor. These dumplings totally stand up to the usual pork dumplings!
Get the recipe: Chicken Dumplings with Shiitake Mushrooms
Connoisseurus Veg
Rich stout beer is the key to creating an intensely flavorful, and totally delicious batch of vegan Irish stew! Top it all off with some fluffy herbed dumplings and you’re in vegan comfort food heaven.
Get the recipe: Vegan Irish Stew with Savor Herb Dumplings
Food by Maria
This super easy vegan dumplings recipe goes so well with my sesame chili dipping sauce. Your whole family will love making and eating them!
Get the recipe: Vegan Potstickers with Sesame Chilli Dipping Sauce
Simply Whisked
This warm and comforting apple rosemary chicken and dumplings recipe is the perfect meal to make for a cozy dinner.
Get the recipe: Apple Rosemary Chicken and Dumplings
Half Baked Harvest
Taking a classic and upping the flavor with caramelized shallots, slow-cooked chicken, fresh sage, and creamy gorgonzola cheese. All mixed into a warming herb-filled soup base with light and airy dumplings that make every bite so delicious.
Get the recipe: One-Pot Chicken and Sage Dumplings
Red House Spice
These sticky rice dumplings (zongzi) are a classic treat for Dragon boat festival.
Get the recipe: Chinese Sticky Rice Dumplings (Zongzi)
Zucker and Jagdwurst
These vegan Polish dumplings are filled with sauerkraut and mushrooms for a meatier and chunkier bite.
Get the recipe: Vegan Pierogies with Sauerkraut and Mushrooms
Rabbits and Wolves
Dumplings filled with delicious sesame tofu and green onions. Quick, easy and can be steamed or fried!
Get the recipe: Vegan Sesame Tofu Dumplings
Rabbits and Wolves
Delicious, hearty winter veggie stew topped with cheesy herb dumplings.
Get the recipe: Vegan Winter Vegetable Stew with Cheesy Herb Dumplings
Host the Toast
A rich, incredibly hearty beef stew with filling cheddar herb dumplings.
Get the recipe: Guinness Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings
The Cook Report
The vegetable soup with dumplings recipe is so quick and simple to make. Add whatever vegetables you like to make it your own and make sure you serve up plenty of those dumplings on top!
Get the recipe: Vegetable Soup with Vegetarian Dumplings
The Comfort of Cooking
Crispy, tender steamed potstickers, made easily in one skillet! Dunk them in a delicious homemade dipping sauce to really bring out the chopstick-lickin-good flavor. These make a perfect meal or easy side dish for grilled meats and vegetables.
Get the recipe: Easy Asian Dumplings with Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce
Dash of Savory
A decadent short rib soup with cornmeal dumplings.
Get the recipe: Short Rib Cornmeal Dumpling Soup
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