Napa Cabbage Soup Dumplings

You’ve had soup dumplings—but have you tried them wrapped in tender Napa cabbage? These are juicy, savory, and perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year. Light yet flavorful, they’re a festive twist on a beloved classic. You’ll want to make these Napa Cabbage Soup Dumplings again and again!

Recipe

Serving: 12 Napa Cabbage Soup Dumplings
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

For the filling:
1 ½ pounds ground chicken
3 pieces shiitake mushrooms, minced
3 tablespoons cilantro stems, minced
3 tablespoons Knorr Liquid Seasoning
1 tablespoon rice wine
1/2 teaspoon Knorr Chicken Powder
Pinch of white pepper
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 large eggs

For the dumplings:
12 large Napa cabbage leaves
12 small Napa cabbage leaves
6 stalks Chinese chives
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Prepare the Napa cabbage and chives:

• In a pot of boiling water, blanch the large and small Napa cabbage leaves for 30 seconds. Blanch the Chinese chives for 30 seconds as well. Immediately transfer to cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well and set aside.

2. Make the filling:

• In a mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, shiitake mushrooms, cilantro stems, Knorr Liquid Seasoning, rice wine, Knorr Chicken Powder, white pepper, sesame oil, and eggs. Mix until fully combined.

3. Assemble the dumplings:

• Place one large Napa cabbage leaf on a plate and layer a small leaf on top. Add about 1½ tablespoons of filling in the center. Gather the leaves around the filling to form a pouch. Tie it with a softened Chinese chive and trim the extra length. Repeat with the rest.

4. Steam:

• In a steamer over high heat, bring water to a boil. Place the dumplings on a plate and set it inside the steamer. Cover and steam for about 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Carefully remove the plate from the steamer.

5. Make the sauce and serve:

• Pour the extra liquid from the plate into a small pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water) and cook until thickened. Drizzle over the dumplings and serve hot.

Tips & notes

• Knorr Liquid Seasoning adds a deep, savory umami that elevates the flavor of the filling.
• Knorr Chicken Powder is a reliable, flavor-packed broth mix that enhances any Asian dish
• Napa cabbage is a lucky food—“bai cai” sounds like “hundred fortunes” in Chinese.
• Blanching the cabbage makes it pliable for wrapping without tearing.
• The dumplings release flavorful juice while steaming, just like traditional soup dumplings!

Celebrate with Knorr

• In partnership with Knorr, I’m excited to share this festive recipe for Lunar New Year! Don’t forget—Knorr is running a fun sweepstakes. Cook your favorite Lunar New Year recipe and enter to win a $1,000 lucky red envelope at cookwithknorr.com/LNY2023.