Potstickers
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Potstickers
Description
This potsticker recipe begins with preparing the filling by salting finely chopped Napa cabbage to draw out moisture, which is then squeezed dry. The cabbage is mixed with grated ginger, minced garlic, ground pork, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, Asian chili sauce, black pepper, and an egg yolk to bind. Mixing by hand ensures the ingredients are well combined.
Using round gyoza wrappers, each is filled with a tablespoon of filling. Edges are moistened with water, folded in half, and pinched tightly to seal. The assembled potstickers are kept covered with damp towels to prevent drying before cooking.
Round gyoza wrappers from Asian markets work best, but wonton wrappers may substitute if adjusted in shape and used carefully to avoid tearing. The filling balances savory, spicy, and aromatic flavors with a tender pork base and crisp-cooked cabbage.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 cup Napa cabbage finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 16 ounces ground pork
- ¼ cup green onions thinly chopped (about 1/2 bunch)
- 1 tablespoon ginger peeled and grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- 1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Potstickers
- 40 gyoza wrappers see note, round potsticker style
- 1 cup water divided
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
Filling
- Add diced cabbage to a fine mesh sieve and toss with ½ teaspoon salt. Place over a bowl and let sit for 20-30 minutes then press cabbage down with a rubber spatula quite a few times to squeeze out excess moisture. Set aside.
- Add egg yolk to a large bowl and whisk. Add all remaining filling ingredients (including the cabbage) and mix with your hands until thoroughly combined.
Assemble
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and prepare some damp paper towels or a damp cloth. Keep all the wrappers covered with plastic wrap when you are not using them. Fill a small bowl with water.
- Working with 2-4 wrappers at a time (depending on how fast you are), add 1 tablespoon to the middle of each wrapper. Dip your finger in water and run it around the edge of half of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper over in half to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges firmly together to seal. Place filled wrappers on the prepared baking tray and cover with damp paper towels/cloth. Repeat with the remaining wrappers.
Cook
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet (that has a lid) over medium-high heat. Add about 12 gyoza to the skillet flat side down - enough that will comfortably fit without overcrowding. Cook without touching the potstickers until the underside is lightly golden, approximately 2 minutes.
- Stand back and use one hand to hold the lid as a shield as you pour 1/3 cup of water around the potstickers, then quickly place the lid on. Turn the heat to LOW and cook until water has completely evaporated. Remove the lid, increase heat to medium, and cook for 1-2 more minutes to crisp up the bottoms.
- Transfer potstickers to a paper towel-lined plate or baking tray. Repeat until all potstickers are cooked. Served warm with the dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
- Gyoza wrappers are round and found in the refrigerated section; Asian markets commonly carry brands like Twin Dragon.
- If unavailable, use wonton wrappers cut into circles, but handle carefully as they are thinner than gyoza wrappers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 40potstickers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1potsticker | |
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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