Chinese Potstickers

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Chinese Potstickers
45 min.
24
137kcal
21.93%sweetness
87.84%saltiness
12.8%sourness
22.76%bitterness
54.16%savoriness
100%fattiness
0%spiciness

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Chinese potstickers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, snack, or even a main course. They are typically made with a savory filling of ground pork, water chestnuts, and scallions, wrapped in a delicate dumpling wrapper and pan-fried to perfection. The result is a crispy, golden brown dumpling with a juicy and flavorful filling that is sure to impress.

What sets Chinese potstickers apart from other types of dumplings is the unique cooking method. The dumplings are first pan-fried to create a crispy, golden brown base, and then steamed in the pan to cook the filling through. This technique gives the dumplings their distinctive texture and flavor, with a contrast of crispy and tender bites in each mouthful.

In this recipe, I'll show you how to make authentic Chinese potstickers from scratch, including how to create the perfect pleats for that restaurant-quality look. I'll also share my tips for making a delicious vinegar dip to serve alongside the dumplings, taking your potsticker game to the next level. So, whether you're looking for a tasty snack or a show-stopping appetizer, give this Chinese potsticker recipe a try. It's sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • 200 ground pork lean (slightly fatty, not )
  • 100 water chestnuts canned chopped (or spinach/cabbage)
  • teaspoon sea salt 
  • teaspoon sugar fine
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • teaspoons soy sauce light
  • teaspoons sesame oil 
  • tablespoon rice wine 
  • tablespoon rice wine 
  • tablespoon rice wine 
  • tablespoons spring onion chopped (spring onions)
  • 25  you will also need: parchment paper store bought (the round kind, not the square wanton or spring roll wrappers)
  • 24 servings flour plain
  • tablespoons vegetable oil (for 2 batches of cooking)
  • 0.7 cups water (for 2 batches of cooking)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • mixing bowl
  • blender

Directions

  1. Place 200g of ground pork in a large mixing bowl. If preferred, pork may be substituted with ground chicken.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon of sea salt, 1 teaspoon of fine sugar, add 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons of light soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing Huatiao wine.
  3. Place 100g of canned water chestnuts in a chopper/blender. Chop the water chestnuts to small pieces.
  4. Add the chopped water chestnuts to the pork mixture. If preferred, use spinach or cabbage in place of water chestnuts.
  5. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of finely chopped scallions or spring onions to the pork mixture.
  6. Combine all the filling ingredients well.
  7. Thaw the dumpling wrappers if they are frozen. Keep them well covered until they are ready to be used.
  8. Dust a dish generously with flour. This will hold the dumplings once they are made.
  9. Dust the table generously with flour. Carefully separate the sheets of dumpling wrappers and lay them on the table. Fill each wrapper with about 1.5 teaspoons of the prepared pork filling.
  10. Prepare a bowl of water. Dip finger into the water and lightly wet the rim of each dumpling wrapper.
  11. Bring the dumpling wrapper together till the opposite ends meet. Gently push the filling into the wrapper and pinch the top tip of the dumpling wrapper to seal it.
  12. From the centre of the dumpling, fold a pleat on ONE side and bring it to the other side of the dumpling. Fold towards the centre of the dumpling. Pinch to seal it.
  13. Repeat and create a 2nd pleat. Be mindful to pinch tight to seal the dumpling well. Repeat and create a 3rd pleat. Each side should have 3 pleats.
  14. Repeat the same pleating on the other end of the dumpling. Always ensure that the pleats face the centre of the dumpling.
  15. Place all prepared dumplings in a well floured dish ensuring that they do not touch each other. Set aside till ready to cook. They can also be frozen at this stage.
  16. To cook the potstickers, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a very hot frying pan. The potstickers should be cooked in at least 2 batches.
  17. When the oil is hot, add the dumplings ensuring that the flat surfaces face down. Pan fry till the bottoms of the dumplings are a nice golden brown.
  18. Add 1/3 cup of water to the pan. Cover the pan immediately and let the steam cook the dumplings for 4 to 5 minutes.
  19. Once the water has evaporated, remove the cover and let the dumplings sit in the hot pan for another minute for its base to crisp up again. These are now Chinese potstickers.
  20. Gently transfer the potstickers to a plate.
  21. Serve immediately.
  22. These Chinese potstickers are best served with a vinegar dip made with balsamic or black chinese vinegar and thinly sliced ginger. Soy sauce, chili oil or sesame oil may also be added to the dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories137kcal
Protein12.79%
Fat32.09%
Carbs55.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.34
Glycemic Load
4.27
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.3730434782609%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Taste

Sweetness:
21.93%
Saltiness:
87.84%
Sourness:
12.8%
Bitterness:
22.76%
Savoriness:
54.16%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:136.76kcal
6.84%
Fat:4.74g
7.3%
Saturated Fat:1.11g
6.96%
Carbohydrates:18.33g
6.11%
Net Carbohydrates:17.58g
6.39%
Sugar:0.37g
0.41%
Cholesterol:7.78mg
2.59%
Sodium:243.81mg
10.6%
Alcohol:0.3g
1.68%
Protein:4.25g
8.51%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.93%
Selenium:10.26µg
14.65%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.69%
Vitamin B3:1.92mg
9.62%
Folate:31.95µg
7.99%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.9%
Iron:1.17mg
6.5%
Vitamin K:5.35µg
5.1%
Phosphorus:40.98mg
4.1%
Fiber:0.75g
3%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.71%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.65%
Copper:0.05mg
2.65%
Magnesium:8.08mg
2.02%
Potassium:59.32mg
1.69%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.54%
Calcium:12.84mg
1.28%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.06%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.04%
Source:Foodista