Pot Stickers

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Servings: 30 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Crispy-bottomed dumplings with a savory pork and vegetable filling
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Pot Stickers

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 30 Calories: 14.2

Description

These classic Chinese pot stickers offer a delightful contrast of textures: a tender, juicy interior encased in a wrapper that is pan-fried to golden crispness on the bottom and steamed to softness on top. The filling combines ground pork with finely chopped Chinese cabbage, ginger, and scallions, creating a savory, aromatic bite that is deeply satisfying. They are perfect for casual weeknight dinners, appetizer spreads at parties, or a comforting weekend meal. While making them from scratch takes a bit of patience, the process is meditative and the results are far superior to store-bought versions.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Finely chop the Chinese cabbage and mix with a pinch of salt; let sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, chopped cabbage, minced ginger, sliced green onions, sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, rice wine, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  3. Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface. Add a teaspoon of filling to the center. Fold the wrapper in half to form a half-moon shape.
  4. Pinch the edges together to seal, creating decorative pleats along the top edge to ensure the dumpling holds its shape during cooking.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the pot stickers in a single layer, flat-side down.
  6. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.
  7. Carefully pour chicken broth into the pan until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the dumplings. Immediately cover with a lid.
  8. Reduce heat to medium-low and steam for 8-10 minutes until the wrappers are translucent and the filling is cooked through.
  9. Remove the lid and cook for another 1-2 minutes to evaporate any remaining liquid. Serve hot with a dipping sauce of soy sauce and vinegar.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 30

Amount Per Serving
Calories 14.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 10.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.3g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 1.8g
Protein 0.7g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pot stickers, dumplings, jiaozi, chinese food, pork filling, wonton wrappers, pan fried, appetizer, comfort food, homemade, ginger, scallions, napa cabbage, soy sauce, sesame oil, dinner idea, party food
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