Crispy Pan-Fried Pork Potstickers Recipe
Delicious homemade pork potstickers featuring a savory filling of ground pork, cabbage, green onions, garlic, and ginger, wrapped in thin dough and cooked to perfection with a crispy pan-fried bottom and tender steamed top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 30 potstickers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
- 3 green onions, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
Wrapper
- 30 round dumpling wrappers (approximately 3 inches in diameter)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped cabbage, sliced green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, and grated ginger. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Fill the wrappers: Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, then fold and pleat the wrapper to seal the potsticker securely.
- Pan-fry the potstickers: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the potstickers flat side down in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.
- Steam the potstickers: Carefully add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Let the potstickers steam for 5-6 minutes until the water evaporates and the pork filling is cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the lid and continue cooking for another minute to crisp the bottoms again if desired. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make sure to seal the edges well to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- You can substitute ground pork with ground chicken or turkey for a leaner version.
- Adjust the amount of ginger and garlic according to your taste preferences.
- Use store-bought dumpling wrappers to save time; they are usually available in Asian markets.
- Serve with soy sauce mixed with rice vinegar and chili oil for a classic dipping sauce.
Keywords: pork potstickers, dumplings, Chinese appetizer, pan-fried dumplings, homemade potstickers
