From a bird's eye view, plump half-moon dumplings arranged on a sleek black plate catch the eye with their vibrant contrast. Tiny orange zest curls speckle the translucent dough, pairing perfectly with the bright luminescent dipping sauce nestled on the side, reflecting glistening rays of daylight. Fresh herbs scattered on the plate add a touch of lush green, setting the stage for a vibrant culinary Instagram shot.

Orange Infused Chinese Jiaozi

Name: Orange Infused Chinese Jiaozi
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 medium-sized orange, 2 zest and juice extracted separately; 1/2 pound lean ground pork, 1/2 pound; 1 cup napa cabbage, 1 cup finely chopped; 4 stalks scallions, 4 stalks finely chopped; 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons; 1 tsp chinese five spice, 1 tsp; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon; store-bought gluten-free dumpling wrappers, 8; 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup; 1 inch piece fresh ginger, 1 inch piece grated; 2 cloves garlic, 2 cloves minced; 1 tsp white sugar, 1 tsp; fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish; salt, to taste; vegetable oil, for frying

Category Appetizer

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: January 27, 2026

This appetizing recipe is an ode to Chinese culinary artistry, blending traditional flavors with a burst of refreshing citrus for a perfect, seasonal appetizer - ideal for a chilly, clear day. The star of the dish is orange, complemented beautifully by a symphony of Asian ingredients to bring out the rich, authentic flavors. It's an exciting twist on stuffed dumplings, bearing an invitingly warm appearance in light of the chilling temperatures.

Ingredients (for 4)

2 medium-sized orange - 2 - zest and juice extracted separately
1/2 pound lean ground pork - 1/2 pound
1 cup napa cabbage - 1 cup - finely chopped
4 stalks scallions - 4 stalks - finely chopped
2 tablespoons sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
1 tsp chinese five spice - 1 tsp
1 tablespoon rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
Store-bought gluten-free dumpling wrappers - 8
1/4 cup soy sauce - 1/4 cup
1 inch piece fresh ginger - 1 inch piece - grated
2 cloves garlic - 2 cloves - minced
1 tsp white sugar - 1 tsp
Fresh cilantro leaves - - for garnish
Salt - - to taste
Vegetable oil - - for frying

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍚🍖🥬

In a bowl, mix ground pork, Napa cabbage, scallions, sesame oil and Chinese five spice. Add a bit of salt for seasoning.
Step 2 - 🥟🥢🍽️

Place a small amount of the filling in each dumpling wrapper. Fold it in half and pinch the edges together to secure the filling inside.
Step 3 - 🍳🔥🥟

Heat some vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add dumplings into the skillet and cook till they turn golden brown.
Step 4 - 🍊🥣🥢

In a separate small pan, add orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sugar. Allow it to simmer till the sugar completely dissolves.
Step 5 - 🍽️🥟🌿

Serve the golden dumplings on a plate, garnished with the citrusy dipping sauce, orange zest and fresh cilantro leaves on top.

Additional

Adding a touch of orange zest to the dumpling filling can intensify the dish's citrus notes, making it even more flavorsome. You could also replace pork with tofu for a vegetarian variant. Kids would love to assist in sealing the dumplings, making it a fun family cooking activity!