Follow these steps for perfect results
vegetable oil
leek
cleaned and thinly sliced
napa cabbage
finely shredded
garlic clove
pressed
rice vinegar
carrot
grated
fresh ginger
peeled and grated
soy sauce
ground pork
egg
scallion
finely sliced
garlic clove
pressed
sesame oil
light soy sauce
rice wine vinegar
fresh ginger
peeled and grated
light soy sauce
fresh ginger
peeled and grated
dark brown sugar
sesame oil
toasted
lemon
zest and juice of
wonton wrappers
square
water
vegetable oil
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add the thinly sliced leek and cook until it begins to soften, about 4 minutes.
Add the finely shredded napa cabbage, pressed garlic, and rice or white wine vinegar. Cook, stirring, until the cabbage is soft, about 4 minutes more.
Remove from the heat and stir in the finely grated carrot, grated ginger, and soy sauce. Allow the veggie filling to cool.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, egg, finely sliced scallion, pressed garlic, sesame oil, and light soy sauce for the pork filling. Mix until fully incorporated.
Keep the pork filling refrigerated until ready to use.
To make the dipping sauce, stir together light soy sauce, grated ginger, dark brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
Lay a square wonton wrapper on the work surface and put a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center.
Dip your finger in a little water and wet the edges of the wonton wrapper.
Pinch the edges together to form four right angles to create the potsticker.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.
Place all of the potstickers upright into the pan and cook, without disturbing them, until browned on the bottom, just a couple of minutes.
Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan and immediately cover.
Allow the potstickers to steam for about 3 minutes, then remove the skillet lid.
Continue cooking until the water has nearly evaporated.
Transfer the cooked dumplings to a platter and serve immediately with the dipping sauce.
Expert advice for the best results
Make sure to not overfill the potstickers.
Do not move potstickers while browning.
Serve the dipping sauce on the side for easy dipping.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be assembled ahead of time and cooked just before serving.
Arrange potstickers artfully on a platter and drizzle with dipping sauce.
Serve as an appetizer or light meal.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
Acidity complements the richness of the potstickers.
Light and refreshing.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Popular dish in Chinese and Japanese cuisine, often served during Lunar New Year.
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