Potsticker Recipe

Name: Potstickers Recipe
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 450 g Minced Pork; 100 g of Shredded Green Cabbage; 85 g of Sliced Mushrooms; 1 teaspoon of Lazy Garlic; 2 Spring onions , thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce; 1 tablespoon Ginger paste or fresh Ginger; 1 tablespoon of Sweet Chilli Sauce (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; Pinch of chilli flakes; 36 won ton wrappers (Homemade); 150 ml Olive Oil

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About This Recipe

Of all the things you can make with Cabbage and Pork meat, Potstickers might not be the first things to come to mind.

Basically Potstickers are Oriental dumplings made with minced Pork and Cabbage . Other ingredients can also be added to this recipe.

You will need to make Wonton Wrappers , a type of Oriental pasta case for this recipe. ...

History of Potstickers
These delicious dumplings, known for their crispy bottoms and tender tops, are believed to have emerged during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), when the art of dumpling-making flourished.

Initially, they were crafted as a means to utilize leftover ingredients, showcasing the resourcefulness of cooks who sought to minimize waste.

The name "potsticker" itself is derived from the cooking method, where the dumplings are first pan-fried to achieve a golden crust and then steamed to ensure a moist filling.

Over the centuries, potstickers have evolved, with regional variations emerging across China and beyond, incorporating diverse fillings such as pork, shrimp, and vegetables, each reflecting local tastes and traditions.

Today, potstickers are not only a popular dish in Chinese households but have also gained international acclaim, becoming a favourite in restaurants and homes around the world

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Serves: Six

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Cook in: 30 min

Prep: 1hr 15

Equipment:
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What are Potstickers

Potstickers are Chinese dumplings with a filling of ground pork, shredded cabbage and sometimes shrimp.

These potstickers are also called dumplings, which is a bit misleading for Europeans who associate dumplings with Suet and stew.

How to make Potstickers

Cuisine:Japanese

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Ingredients Nutrition Cost

For the Wonton Wrappers
8 oz Semolina
100 ml Water

For the Filling
450 g Minced Pork
100 g of Shredded Green Cabbage
85 g of Sliced Mushrooms
1 teaspoon of Lazy Garlic
2 Spring onions , thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
1 tablespoon Ginger paste or fresh Ginger
1 tablespoon of Sweet Chilli Sauce to taste
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Pinch of chilli flakes
36 won ton wrappers Homemade
150 ml Olive Oil

Egg freeNut free

Nutrition:
This is based on a 74g serving
4 dumplings

Calories: 220
Protein: 6g
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 1g

Low sugar

Cost to make:
£6.02 / $7.62 (Est.)

*Prices may vary.

Cooking Instructions

For the Won Ton Wrappers

Mix the Semolina with the water in a mixing bowl.
Mix with a fork until a crumbly dough forms.
Form together with your hands, then knead for 5 - 7 minutes until the dough is smooth.
Cover and rest for 1 hr.

For the Filling

Mix the Pork , Cabbage , Spring Onions & Mushrooms in a large bowl. Mix together well so that all of the ingredients are well combined.
Add the Garlic, Hoisin , Ginger , Sweet Chilli , Pepper & Chilli flakes. Mix together well with your hands so that is is all well combined. Take about 5 -7 minutes doing this.

Cooking & Making the Potstickers

Place the Wonton wrappers on a floured surface.
Add 1 teaspoon of meat filling per wrapper.
When all the wrappers are full , wet around the edges of the wrappers with a little water.
Fold the wrappers into half moon shapes.
Crimp the edges of the potstickers then place on a lightly floured tray.
Heat up about 150 ml of oil in a frying pan.
Fry the Potstickers for about 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom is brown.
Place the Potstickers on a baking tray and baste them with the hot oil they were cooked in.
Cook in a preheated oven @ 160 for around 20 - 25 minutes.