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Pork Potstickers Made Easy

Pork Potstickers Made Easy

These crisp-bottom pork potstickers are juicy inside, golden outside, and simple enough for any weeknight. Mix, fold, pan-fry, steam, and devour.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.1 lb ground pork
  • 2.25 cup finely shredded green cabbage squeezed dry
  • 0.5 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1.5 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2.75 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1.25 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1.25 tbsp cornstarch binds the filling
  • 0.5 tsp granulated sugar
  • 0.25 tsp ground white pepper
  • 12 oz round dumpling wrappers
  • 2.5 tbsp neutral cooking oil for pan-frying
  • 0.75 cup water for steaming

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Squeeze the shredded cabbage firmly to remove excess moisture.
  • Combine pork, cabbage, scallions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper, and cornstarch.
  • Set up a wrapping station with wrappers, a small bowl of water, and a sheet pan.
  • Place a wrapper in your palm and spoon about 1 tablespoon filling in the center.
  • Moisten the edge, fold into a half-moon, and pleat to seal tightly.
  • Repeat with remaining wrappers, keeping filled dumplings covered to prevent drying.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Arrange potstickers flat-side down. Cook until bottoms turn golden, 2–3 minutes.
  • Carefully pour in 1/4 cup water. Cover and steam 4–5 minutes until cooked through.
  • Uncover and let water evaporate. Drizzle a little oil and crisp 1–2 minutes more.
  • Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining dumplings, adding oil and water as needed.

Notes

Variation: Add finely chopped shrimp to the pork for extra sweetness and bounce. Swap napa cabbage for a softer filling. To freeze, place uncooked dumplings on a sheet pan until solid, then bag; pan-fry from frozen, adding an extra minute of steaming.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Pork Potstickers Made Easy flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.