Description
Crispy, golden pan-fried dumplings (potstickers) deliver a perfect harmony of texture and flavor from Chinese cuisine. Delicate wrappers cradle savory pork and vegetables, promising a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken, pork, or shrimp
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup finely chopped napa cabbage
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Seasonings and Wrapper:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 package round dumpling wrappers
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend ground meat, shredded cabbage, finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Lay a dumpling wrapper on a clean work surface and place a small dollop of prepared filling precisely in the center.
- Using your fingertip, lightly dampen the wrapper’s edges with water to help create a secure seal.
- Carefully fold the wrapper in half, creating a half-moon shape, and meticulously crimp the edges to ensure a tight closure.
- Continue the folding process with remaining wrappers and filling mixture, maintaining consistent size and shape.
- Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers slightly.
- Arrange dumplings flat-side down in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Sear for 2-3 minutes until bottoms transform into a rich golden-brown color.
- Gently pour water into the skillet and immediately cover with a tight-fitting lid.
- Reduce heat to medium and allow dumplings to steam for 5-6 minutes until filling reaches optimal internal temperature.
- Remove lid and permit any remaining liquid to evaporate completely.
- Let dumplings crisp for an additional 1-2 minutes to achieve a delightful textural contrast.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onions.
Notes
- Boost flavor by letting the filling marinate for 15-30 minutes before assembling dumplings, allowing ingredients to meld together and enhance taste complexity.
- Keep dumpling wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out during preparation, ensuring smooth and pliable edges for easier sealing.
- Create vegetarian version by substituting ground meat with finely chopped mushrooms, tofu, or plant-based protein crumbles for a delicious alternative.
- Prevent sticking by using a non-stick skillet and ensuring pan is properly heated before adding dumplings, which helps achieve that perfect golden-brown crispy bottom.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg