Description
Learn how to make delicious Jiaozi Chinese Potstickers at home with this easy recipe. These homemade dumplings are filled with a flavorful mix of ground pork, cabbage, and aromatic seasonings, then pan-fried to crispy perfection. Serve with a savory dipping sauce for a delightful appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- ½ pound ground pork (or chicken or shrimp)
- 1 cup Napa cabbage, finely shredded and squeezed dry
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Dumplings:
- 1 (12-ounce) package round dumpling wrappers
- Small bowl of water (for sealing)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- â…“ cup water (for steaming)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
For Frying:
For the Dipping Sauce:
Instructions
- For the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine all filling ingredients and mix thoroughly until well combined.
- To assemble: place a dumpling wrapper in your palm, spoon about 1 teaspoon of filling into the center, moisten the edge, fold in half, and seal. Pleat one side for a traditional look. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add potstickers flat side down, fry until golden brown. Add water, cover, steam until cooked through. Uncover and crisp the bottoms.
- Mix dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl. Serve potstickers hot with sauce on the side.
Notes
- Freeze uncooked potstickers on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. Cook from frozen—just add 1–2 more minutes of steaming time.
- You can also boil or fully steam them instead of pan-frying.
