Pan-Fried Potstickers (Guotie) Recipe

Name: Pan-Fried Potstickers (Guotie)
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: about 24 potstickers
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground pork; 2 cups finely chopped napa cabbage; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1 package round dumpling wrappers (about 24); 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying; 1/3 cup water for steaming; For dipping sauce: 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp chili oil (optional)

Chinese · Main course · 80 min total

Pan-Fried Potstickers (Guotie) recipe videos

Crispy-bottomed, juicy-filled dumplings that are steamed then pan-fried to golden perfection. This recipe uses a simple pork and cabbage filling with a classic dipping sauce.

60
min prep

20
min cook

4
servings

380
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground pork
2 cups finely chopped napa cabbage
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 package round dumpling wrappers (about 24)
2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
1/3 cup water for steaming
For dipping sauce: 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp chili oil (optional)

Instructions

In a bowl, combine chopped cabbage with 1 tsp salt and let sit 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess liquid.
In a large bowl, mix pork, squeezed cabbage, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, green onions, and white pepper until well combined.
Place a dumpling wrapper on a work surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center. Moisten edges with water, fold in half, and pleat to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place potstickers flat-side down in a single layer, not touching. Cook until bottoms are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Carefully add 1/3 cup water to the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Reduce heat to medium-low and steam for 6-8 minutes until wrappers are translucent and filling is cooked.
Remove lid and increase heat to medium-high. Cook until water evaporates and bottoms crisp again, about 1-2 minutes. Slide onto a plate, crispy side up.
Mix dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Serve potstickers with sauce.

Tips

To prevent sticking, ensure the skillet is well-oiled before adding potstickers.
Leftover uncooked potstickers can be frozen on a baking sheet, then transferred to a freezer bag. Cook from frozen, adding 2 extra minutes to steaming time.
For a vegetarian version, substitute pork with finely chopped mushrooms and firm tofu.

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