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Pork Potstickers

Cultural Context

Originating from northern China, potstickers (or jiaozi) are a beloved dish often served during Chinese New Year and other festive occasions. Traditionally, they symbolize wealth and prosperity due to their resemblance to ancient Chinese gold ingots. Today, potstickers have gained global popularity, with various fillings and cooking methods adapted to local tastes.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
0.5 pounds ground pork
2 cups Napa cabbage leaves, finely chopped
2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, finely minced
1 whole shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon shouen wine (or sake/orange juice)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
0.5 teaspoons salt
0.5 teaspoons sugar
dash of black pepper
wonton wrappers
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon oil

pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

wonton wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: store-bought dumpling skins

Rice paper is gluten-free, while dumpling skins are often more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and coconut aminos are often less salty.

1

Welcome to the episode and introduce the recipe for potstickers.

2

List the ingredients: half a pound of ground pork, two cups of finely chopped Napa cabbage leaves, two stalks of finely chopped green onions, one teaspoon of finely minced ginger, one whole finely chopped shallot, one tablespoon of shouen wine (or substitute), one tablespoon of sesame oil, two tablespoons of soy sauce, half a teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of sugar, a dash of black pepper, wonton wrappers, a quarter cup of water, and a teaspoon of oil.

3

Mix all the filling ingredients in a large bowl using hands for better control, ensuring no large chunks remain.

4

Take a wonton wrapper and place about a teaspoon of filling in the center.

5

Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water and pinch to seal, creating pleats to secure the filling.

6

Prepare a non-stick frying pan with a quarter cup of water and a teaspoon of oil, then arrange the potstickers in the pan.

7

Cover the pan and steam the potstickers on medium to medium-high heat for about 3 minutes.

8

After 3 minutes, remove the lid and let the water evaporate.

9

Fry the potstickers in the remaining oil for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.

10

Serve the potstickers with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfoldingpan-fryingsteaming

Equipment Needed

non-stick frying panlarge bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

DumplingsJiaoziGyoza

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