
Recipe Story
origins & traditionsThese traditional savory dumplings offer a delightful contrast between their golden crispy shells and succulent lemongrass-infused pork filling. Each bite delivers aromatic herbs, tender meat, and a hint of garlic, complemented by a vibrant sweet chili sauce. Originally street food favorites, these dumplings have become popular brunch items across Southeast Asia. The dough achieves its signature texture through a combination of careful kneading and precise cooking temperature. Fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and pickled vegetables make excellent accompaniments. The recipe scales beautifully for entertaining, and the dumplings can be shaped ahead of time for convenient preparation during busy mornings.
Instructions
step by stepPrepare the filling: Mince garlic and ginger finely. Chop lemongrass into thin slices. In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add water while mixing until a smooth dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until elastic. Cover with damp cloth and rest for 10 minutes.
Prepare vegetables: Finely chop cilantro. Dice onions. Slice bell peppers into thin strips. Mix vegetables into the marinated pork filling.
Shape dumplings: Divide dough into 16 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin circle about 3 inches in diameter. Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle. Fold edges up and pinch to seal, creating pleated edges.
Cook dumplings: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place dumplings flat-side down in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Add 1/4 cup water to the skillet and immediately cover with lid. Steam for 6-8 minutes until pork is fully cooked.
Make dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine lime juice, honey, hot sauce, and fish sauce. Whisk until honey dissolves. Add chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately: Transfer dumplings to serving plate. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges. Serve hot with dipping sauce on the side.
Khanom Krok with Lemongrass Pork
Savory stuffed dumplings featuring crispy exteriors and tender lemongrass pork filling, served with a tangy sweet chili dipping sauce perfect for sharing at brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Filling
- 400 grams ground-turkey, substitute ground pork
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons fish-sauce
- 1 tablespoons soy-sauce
- 1 teaspoons black-pepper, freshly ground
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 pieces onions, finely diced
- 1 pieces bell-peppers, diced small
Dough
- 2 cups flour, all-purpose
- 1 teaspoons salt
Cooking
- 3 tablespoons vegetable-oil
Sauce
- 2 pieces lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoons hot-sauce (optional)