How to Make Pot Stickers Traditional - A Step-by-Step Guide

Potstickers, also known as Chinese dumplings, are a popular dish in many Asian countries. These delicious little parcels of meat and vegetables are typically pan-fried, resulting in a crispy bottom and a tender top. They are perfect for an appetizer, snack, or even a main course.

Traditional potstickers are made with a simple dough that is filled with a seasoned mixture of pork and vegetables, then pan-fried until crispy and golden brown. The filling can be customized to suit your tas...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound ground pork
  • ½ medium head cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 2 slices fresh ginger root, finely chopped
  • 2 water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 (14 ounce) package wonton wrappers
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 15 servings

  • Crumble pork into a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the pork, cabbage, green onion, ginger, water chestnuts, salt, sugar and sesame oil. Chill in the refrigerator 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Place a tablespoon of the pork mixture into each of the wonton wrappers. Fold the wrappers, and seal the edges with a moistened fork.
  • In a large, deep skillet, heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium high heat. Place the pot stickers into the oil seam sides up. Heat 30 seconds to a minute. Pour water into the skillet. Gently boil 7 to 8 minutes, until oil and water begins to sizzle, then add remaining oil. When the bottoms begin to brown, remove pot stickers from heat.
  • In a small serving bowl, mix together the chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar, adjusting proportions to taste.
  • Nutrition

    166 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 378mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 118mg