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Soup Dumplings in Creamy Gochujang Sauce

Tender, juice-filled dumplings with a creamy, spicy-sour gochujang sauce, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Dumpling filling
  • 1 lb ground pork (or ground chicken) as a leaner option
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 stalks scallions, finely chopped white + green parts
  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2-4 tbsp chicken broth divided
  • 1 tsp cornstarch plus extra for sauce slurry
  • 2 tbsp gochujang adjust to heat preference
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dumpling wrappers
  • round or square dumpling wrappers (small-to-medium size)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the ground meat with minced ginger, garlic, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Place a wrapper in your palm. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into the center. Wet the wrapper edge with water, then pleat and seal to form a tight pouch. Keep shaped dumplings on a tray lined with parchment.
  3. Line a steamer basket with parchment or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking. Arrange dumplings so they don’t touch.
Cooking
  1. Bring water to a boil in the pot beneath the steamer. Steam the dumplings for 10–12 minutes until the filling reaches safe internal temperature.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together gochujang, heavy cream, and 2–3 tablespoons chicken broth. Mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to form a slurry. Pour the slurry into the sauce, whisking until smooth and slightly thickened (2–3 minutes).
Serving
  1. Transfer steamed dumplings to a warmed platter. Drizzle the warm gochujang cream over them or serve it on the side for dipping.

Notes

For variations, swap pork for chicken or plant-based mince. Use coconut cream instead of heavy cream for a dairy-free option.