Low Carb Pork and Herb Dumplings in Savory Sauce

Here’s a delicious Low Carb Pork and Herb Dumplings in Savory Sauce recipe — tender, flavorful dumplings without the carb-heavy wrappers 🥟✨

🥟 Low Carb Pork and Herb Dumplings

🛒 Ingredients (Makes 12–14 dumplings)

Dumplings

1 lb ground pork
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
3 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 egg
¼ cup almond flour (to bind; optional)
Salt & pepper to taste

Low Carb “Wrappers” (Optional)

Use cabbage leaves, thin zucchini slices, or shirataki sheets for wrapping

Savory Sauce

¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili paste or Sriracha (optional)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ginger powder
½ cup water or chicken broth

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Filling

In a bowl, combine ground pork, garlic, ginger, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, almond flour, salt, and pepper.
Mix well until evenly combined.

2️⃣ Form Dumplings

Scoop 1–2 tablespoons of filling into cabbage leaf or your chosen low-carb wrapper.
Fold and pinch edges to seal. If using zucchini, roll like a cigar.

3️⃣ Cook Dumplings

Option 1 – Pan-fry & Steam:
1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Place dumplings seam-side down; cook 2–3 minutes until bottoms are golden.
3. Add ¼ cup water, cover, and steam 5–6 minutes until pork is cooked through.
Option 2 – Boil in Sauce:
1. Bring sauce to a simmer.
2. Gently drop dumplings in and cook 6–8 minutes until pork is fully cooked.

4️⃣ Make Savory Sauce

Combine all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan.
Heat until slightly thickened.
Pour over cooked dumplings.

5️⃣ Serve

Garnish with extra green onions, sesame seeds, or fresh cilantro.
Enjoy as a main or appetizer with low-carb sides like stir-fried greens.

💡 Tips

Almond flour keeps dumplings low-carb and helps bind the filling.
Cabbage leaves are tender but sturdy — blanch first for easier folding.
Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a splash of water and lid to steam.

If you like, I can also give a keto-friendly dipping sauce variation or a baked version of these dumplings that’s even lower in fat but still juicy.