Jiaozi Chinese Potstickers Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Jiaozi Chinese Potstickers at home with this easy recipe. These pan-fried and steamed dumplings are filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, napa cabbage, and aromatic seasonings. Perfect for appetizers or as a main course, these potstickers are sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 30 potstickers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Fried, Steamed
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the filling:
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup napa cabbage (finely chopped)
- 2 green onions (finely sliced)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
For the wrappers and cooking:
- 30 round dumpling wrappers
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water (for steaming)
- dipping sauce (soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Place the chopped cabbage in a bowl with a pinch of salt. Squeeze out excess moisture after 10 minutes. Combine pork, cabbage, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and white pepper. Mix until sticky.
- Assemble the dumplings: Put filling in a wrapper, moisten the edge, fold, and pleat to seal. Repeat for all wrappers.
- Cook the dumplings: Heat oil in a skillet, add dumplings, cook until golden. Add water, steam for 5–6 minutes, then uncover and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can freeze uncooked dumplings flat on a tray before storing in a bag.
- Substitute pork with ground chicken, shrimp, or tofu for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 potstickers
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
