Steamed Cabbage and Pork Dumplings
Steamed cabbage and pork dumplings are juicy Asian-style parcels made from homemade dough and a savoury pork and cabbage filling. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the silky dough and mixes the filling evenly, while the Varoma steams the dumplings gently for a tender, restaurant-quality result every time.
About this recipe
Steamed cabbage and pork dumplings Thermomix TM7 are the perfect project for anyone searching for authentic Asian dumpling recipes made easy with an all-in-one kitchen machine. The TM7 kneads the flour, water, oil and salt into a smooth, elastic dough in just minutes, removing the most labour-intensive step of traditional dumpling making. Meanwhile, the mixing bowl blends the pork mince with cabbage and seasoning into a uniformly juicy filling, so every parcel bursts with the same savoury flavour. The Varoma steamer then cooks the dumplings gently, keeping the dough soft and the filling succulent rather than dried out. Served as a starter, a shared main course or part of a dim sum spread with a soy and sesame dipping sauce, these dumplings turn a weekend cooking session into a festive occasion. If you have always wanted homemade dumplings without sore wrists and uneven results, this Thermomix TM7 recipe delivers professional quality with minimal hands-on work.
Preparation tips
- Keep the dumpling dough covered with the bowl or a damp cloth while you roll and fill it, as the flour-based dough dries out quickly and becomes harder to seal around the pork and cabbage filling.
- Arrange the dumplings in the Varoma with a little space between them and brush them lightly with vegetable oil so they do not stick to the base after steaming.
- The raw filled dumplings freeze beautifully on a tray lined with baking paper; steam them straight from frozen and add a few extra minutes for a quick weeknight meal later.
Recipe variations
- Make a vegetarian version by replacing the pork mince with finely chopped shiitake mushrooms and firm tofu, keeping the cabbage and sesame oil for the same juicy texture and savoury depth.
- For a festive pan-fried variant, steam the dumplings in the Varoma first, then briefly fry the bases in a little vegetable oil until golden and crispy for a potsticker-style treat at parties.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Kneading the flour, water and oil in the mixing bowl gives the dumpling dough a smooth, elastic consistency , saving tired hands. [Time Savings]
- The built-in scale weighs the flour and water to the gram, so the dough for these dumplings always turns out with the ideal consistency. [Built-in Scale]
- Gentle steaming in the Varoma keeps the cabbage and pork filling wonderfully juicy while the dough stays soft and tender. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the pork mince with cabbage and seasoning at a consistent speed gives every dumpling an evenly flavoured, succulent filling. [Multi-Function]
- Chopping the cabbage leaves finely in seconds means the filling binds beautifully with the pork without watery pockets. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- vegetable oil
- water
- plain flour
- vegetable oil
- fine sea salt
- water
- white cabbage leaves
- fine sea salt
- pork mince
- water