Pot stickers
Pot stickers are savory Chinese dumplings with a crispy bottom and tender upper shell. They feature ground meat or vegetables seasoned with fresh herbs and spices. These dumplings cook with a combination of pan frying and steaming. They provide a satisfying balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- Dumpling wrappers
- Ground pork or chicken
- Finely chopped cabbage
- Minced ginger
- Minced garlic
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil
- Water for steaming
Instructions
- Mix the ground meat with cabbage, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Place a small spoonful of filling in each wrapper
- Seal the edges firmly. Heat oil in a pan and arrange the dumplings
- Fry until the bottoms turn golden
- Add water and cover the pan to steam
- Cook until the wrappers turn translucent and the filling is fully cooked
Notes
- Keep wrappers covered to prevent drying.
- Avoid overfilling the dumplings.
- Press edges tightly to avoid leaks.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for balance.
- Let dumplings rest before serving.