Potstickers With Pork
Description
These homemade potstickers are a comforting twist on the classic Chinese dumpling, featuring a tender ground pork filling seasoned with aromatic garlic, ginger, and soy. The wrapper is folded neatly to seal in the juices, then pan-fried until the bottoms are golden and crispy. A splash of broth steams the tops, resulting in a perfect texture contrast: crunchy on the bottom, soft and savory on top. Ideal for weeknight dinners or as an impressive appetizer for gatherings, these dumplings are served with a simple dipping sauce of soy, vinegar, and chili.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine ground pork, chopped green onions, soy sauce, rice wine (or sherry), sesame oil, crushed garlic, beaten egg, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
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Mix thoroughly by hand until the ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture becomes slightly sticky.
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Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and spoon approximately 1/2 teaspoon of the pork filling into the center.
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Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water using your finger or a brush.
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Fold the wrapper in half over the filling and press the edges firmly to seal, pinching out any air pockets. Alternatively, use a dumpling press if available.
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Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling, placing finished dumplings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Heat peanut oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Arrange the potstickers in a single layer in the skillet, ensuring they are not touching.
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Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.
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Carefully pour chicken broth into the skillet until it comes about halfway up the sides of the dumplings.
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Immediately cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to medium-low.
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Steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the broth has evaporated and the dumplings are cooked through.
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Remove the lid and cook for an additional minute to crisp the bottoms again if necessary.
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Serve the potstickers immediately while hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 346.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18.6g29%
- Saturated Fat 6.4g32%
- Cholesterol 137.4mg46%
- Sodium 1518.2mg64%
- Total Carbohydrate 9.4g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
- Sugars 2.3g
- Protein 33.3g67%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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