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Plated Asian-style snack with a glossy soy-based sauce on the side

Pork Potstickers

These pork potstickers are filled with seasoned ground pork, cabbage, ginger, and scallions, wrapped in homemade dough, then pan-fried and steamed to crispy perfection.
Servings

Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 8 ounces napa cabbage finely shredded (approximately 3 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt for wilting cabbage
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger minced
  • 1 scallion thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar

For the Dough:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon table salt

For Cooking:

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided
  • ½ cup water divided

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cabbage:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Allow it to sit for 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly under cold water, then squeeze out as much moisture as possible using clean hands or a cheesecloth. Set aside.

Make the Filling:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the drained cabbage with ground pork, ginger, scallion, soy sauce, dry sherry, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and sugar. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Form the mixture into small 2-teaspoon portions and place on a baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to firm.

Prepare the Dough:

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, ¾ cup water, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir with a fork until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer the dough to a clean surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes. Divide into three equal portions, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rest for 30 minutes.

Roll and Cut the Dough:

  1. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough into a thin sheet, approximately ⅛ inch thick. Using a 3½-inch round cutter, cut the dough into 8 to 10 circles. Keep the dough rounds covered with plastic wrap to prevent drying. Repeat the process with remaining dough.

Assemble the Potstickers:

  1. Place one portion of pork filling in the center of each dough round. To form a triangle fold: lightly pinch the dough at three equidistant points around the edge (12 o’clock, 4 o’clock, and 8 o’clock positions), then bring the sides together to form a three-cornered shape. Press the edges together firmly to seal. Place finished potstickers on a floured baking sheet.

Cook the Potstickers:

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a sauté pan over high heat. Arrange half the potstickers in the pan, ensuring they do not touch. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown. Carefully add ¼ cup water, cover, and steam for 6 minutes. Uncover, raise the heat to medium-high, and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes to crisp the bottoms. Repeat the process with the remaining oil and potstickers.

Serve:

  1. Serve the potstickers warm with your preferred dipping sauce.

Notes

To prepare this recipe gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a certified 1:1 gluten-free flour blend suitable for dumplings. Ensure the soy sauce is labeled gluten-free or replace it with tamari. Verify that all other ingredients (including dry sherry and sesame oil) are certified gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination.
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