Outback Dumplings: Road Trip Comfort Food

This recipe is from Few Laps Around the Sun, and it’s one of our absolute go-to meals on the road! Dumplings are cheap, fun to make with a group, and packed with flavour. The ingredients usually last in the fridge or pantry, making them perfect for caravanning, camping, or a fuss-free weeknight dinner. 

Ingredients: 

Filling: 

• 3 cups finely chopped Chinese cabbage 
• 1 tsp salt 
• 500 g pork mince 
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped 
• 4 tsp light soy sauce 
• 3 tsp Chinese wine 
• 1 tsp sesame oil 
• ½ tsp pepper 
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

Extras: 

• 60 dumpling wrappers (found in the fridge section of most supermarkets) 

Method  

Step 1: Mix all the filling ingredients together in a bowl. 

Step 2: Lay dumpling wrappers out on baking paper. 

Step 3: Spoon about 1 tbsp of filling into the centre of each wrapper and fold/press together. Repeat with all wrappers. 

Cooking 

Step 1: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat with 2 tsp of oil. 

Step 2: Place dumplings in the pan and cook until the base is golden brown. 

Step 3: Add ½ cup of water to the pan, cover with a lid, and steam for ~7 minutes until most of the water has evaporated. 

Toppings & Serving Ideas 

Serve your dumplings however you like, straight from the pan, in soup, or tossed into a curry. Some of our favourites: coriander and spring onion, sweet soy, fried shallots, or a drizzle of chilli oil.

Tips  

• Dumplings are best eaten fresh, but they freeze well too! 
• Make them vegetarian by swapping the pork for tofu or mushrooms.

Thanks to Few Laps Around the Sun for sharing this classic road-trip meal. Try them on your next adventure and don’t forget to tag us. We love seeing your creations on the road!