Here’s a fun Unli Dumplings (Unlimited Dumplings) Recipe idea — just like the all-you-can-eat style, but made at home so you can keep steaming, boiling, or frying as many as you want:
🥟 Unli Dumplings
Dumpling Dough (wrapper)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup warm water (adjust as needed)
Method:
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Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Slowly add warm water while mixing until a dough forms.
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Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest 30 minutes.
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Roll out into thin sheets and cut into 3-inch circles (or use store-bought dumpling wrappers for convenience).
Filling Options (mix & match for “unli” variety):
Classic Pork & Cabbage:
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½ lb ground pork
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1 cup napa cabbage, finely chopped & squeezed dry
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2 green onions, chopped
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp grated ginger
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1 clove garlic, minced
Chicken & Mushroom:
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½ lb ground chicken
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½ cup mushrooms, finely chopped
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tsp soy sauce
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Pinch of white pepper
Shrimp & Chive:
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½ lb shrimp, chopped
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¼ cup chives, chopped
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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½ tsp ginger, grated
Assembling Dumplings
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Place 1 tbsp filling in the center of each wrapper.
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Wet the edges with water, fold in half, and pleat to seal.
Cooking Methods (choose your favorite or do all three):
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Steamed: Place dumplings in a lined steamer basket and steam 8–10 minutes.
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Boiled: Cook in simmering water until they float (4–5 minutes).
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Pan-Fried (Potstickers): Heat oil in a skillet, add dumplings, fry until bottoms are golden. Add ¼ cup water, cover, and steam until cooked through.
Dipping Sauce Ideas
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Classic Soy-Vinegar: 2 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tbsp rice vinegar + pinch of chili flakes
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Garlic Chili Oil: Soy sauce + garlic + chili oil + sesame seeds
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Creamy Peanut: Peanut butter + soy sauce + rice vinegar + honey + water
✨ To make it truly “unli” style, prep big batches of fillings, wrappers, and dipping sauces, then cook in rounds while eating so everyone always gets fresh, hot dumplings.
Would you like me to also give you a creative fusion dumpling filling list (like pizza, cheeseburger, or spicy BBQ) to make your unli dumplings night extra unique?