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Pan-Fried Dumplings (Chinese Potstickers)
5 from 9 votes

Pan-Fried Dumplings (Chinese Potstickers)

These Pan-Fried Dumplings or Chinese Potstickers are incredibly delicious and easy to make with very little prep and effort. They are made with wonton wrappers and a filling of shrimp/prawns and pork, and have a good kick coming from the garlic, spring onions, ginger and sauces. They are the best dim sums/appetizers for every party or celebration. Why not try them this Chinese New Year?

Prep Time
50 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 30 dumplings
Calories: 43 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

For the dumplings
  • 30 wonton wrappers
  • 100 g ground pork
  • 150 g prawns shrimp, raw
  • 1 spring onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 2 garlic cloves; finely chopped
  • ½ tablespoon soy sauce light
  • ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the dipping sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce light
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
Other ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ cup water for steaming

Instructions

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  1. Chop the prawns finely, then add them to a mixing bowl together with the ground pork, chopped spring onion, garlic, ginger paste, and sauces.
  2. Mix well to combine.
  3. Get a wrapper, brush its edges with water, then add about a teaspoon of the filling, making sure you don't overfill.
  4. Fold the wrapper in half, then make pleats in the top part of the wrapper, pinching it against the flat edge of the wrapper at the back.
  5. Repeat with the rest of the wrappers, until the filling is used up.
  6. Heat up the vegetable oil in a large frying pan, add the dumplings, making sure you don't overcrowd the pan.
  7. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until the bottom of the dumplings is golden brown and crispy.
  8. Add the water, place the lid on the pan, and steam the dumplings for 5 minutes, or until the water is evaporated and the dumplings are cooked through.
  9. To make the dipping sauce, mix all the ingredients together, then stir.
  10. Serve the dumplings hot.

Notes

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  • If you'd like to see the ingredients listed in cups and ounces, please check the US Customary Link.
  • Also, the amount of ingredients changes depending on the servings, so click on the number listed to change it to the number you prefer.
  • Make sure you fold the dumplings really well, otherwise they will open up when they steam and you'll end up with a big mess.
  • Just brushing water around the edges of the wrappers works really well, pinch them hard to make sure they are sealed, and job done!

Nutrition Information

Calories 43kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.002g (0%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 175mg (7%) Potassium 27mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30 dumplings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 43

% Daily Value*

Calories 43kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.002g 0%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 175mg 7%
Potassium 27mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 14IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.