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Pork and chive dumplings

From the video “Pork And Chive Dumplings (猪肉韭菜水饺) Recipe” by Omnivore's Cookbook. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Omnivore's Cookbook. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~45 min
est.
Serves
~3
est.
Cost
~$2.38*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$18.62* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
8

Ingredients

May contain gluten, soy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$7.13*for the batch in the video
~$2.38*per serving

You save about ~$18.62* per serving (89% less*) than ordering it out — ~$55.87* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario meat entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

4 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: garlic chives, ground white pepper, dumpling wrappers

* Estimate, not a quote: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving420 kcal · 21% of 2,000
Fat32 g42%
Saturated fat12 g60%
Sodium770 mg33%
Carbohydrate3.3 g1%
Fiber1.2 g4%
Total sugars1.6 gno daily value
Added sugars0.7 g1%
Protein28 g56%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+4 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−16 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−1 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 6 of 7 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: 454 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 4 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: dumpling wrappers. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • grater
  • chopsticks
  • pot
  • skimmer ladle
  • plate
  • small bowl

What the video didn’t say

  • Servings not specified
  • Total cooking and preparation time not specified
  • Exact amount of ginger and water not explicitly listed
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Omnivore's Cookbook’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Pork and chive dumplings

What makes Omnivore's Cookbook's Pork and chive dumplings recipe and technique special?

Omnivore's Cookbook's take on Pork and chive dumplings focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Wet edge ensures seal; dry edges cause dumplings to open during boiling. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Pork and chive dumplings at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Pork and chive dumplings recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Pork and chive dumplings ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Pork and chive dumplings can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Omnivore's Cookbook's Pork and chive dumplings?

This recipe utilizes approximately 8 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Pork and chive dumplings?

The official cooking video by Omnivore's Cookbook is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.