Pot Sticker Perfection – A Mouthwatering Delight

This traditional recipe is from the area of Northern China. Wonton wrappers are stuffed with finely chopped vegetables and pork, then fried and served with a spicy dipping sauce.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
7 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
15 servings

Ingredients

  • ½poundground pork

  • ½medium headcabbage, finely chopped

  • 1green onion, finely chopped

  • 2slicesfresh ginger root, finely chopped

  • 2water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonwhite sugar

  • 1teaspoonsesame oil

  • 1(14 ounce) packagewonton wrappers

  • 5tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • ¾cupwater

  • 1tablespoonchili oil

  • 1tablespoonsoy sauce

  • 1teaspoonrice vinegar

Cooking Directions

  1. Crumble pork into a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the pork, cabbage, green onion, ginger, water chestnuts, salt, sugar and sesame oil. Chill in the refrigerator 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.

  3. Place a tablespoon of the pork mixture into each of the wonton wrappers. Fold the wrappers, and seal the edges with a moistened fork.

  4. In a large, deep skillet, heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium high heat. Place the pot stickers into the oil seam sides up. Heat 30 seconds to a minute. Pour water into the skillet. Gently boil 7 to 8 minutes, until oil and water begins to sizzle, then add remaining oil. When the bottoms begin to brown, remove pot stickers from heat.

  5. In a small serving bowl, mix together the chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar, adjusting proportions to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe15
Calories166
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
8g
11%
Saturated Fat
2g
9%
Cholesterol
12mg
4%
Sodium
378mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
6g
Vitamin C
11mg
57%
Calcium
28mg
2%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
118mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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