Pork Potstickers
These Pork Potstickers are crispy on the bottom, tender on top, and packed with savory flavor, making them perfect for parties or holiday spreads.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup minced bamboo shoots
- 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
- 6 pieces minced scallions
- 6 pieces minced cremini mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
Wrapping Ingredients
- 48 pieces round dumpling wrappers
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil as needed
- 1 serving peanut sauce or soy sauce for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, bamboo shoots, ginger, scallions, mushrooms, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, hoisin sauce, garlic, five-spice powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Place about 1 1/2 teaspoons of filling in the center of a dumpling wrapper. Lightly wet the edges with water.
- Fold the wrapper in half without sealing. Pinch one end closed, then create pleats along one side, pressing them against the flat edge to seal. Gently flatten the bottom.
Cooking
- Heat 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Add potstickers in batches and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Carefully add 1/2 cup water to the skillet, cover immediately, and steam until the water evaporates, about 3 minutes.
- Uncover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for another 2–3 minutes until crisp again.
- Repeat with remaining potstickers, adding more oil as needed.
Serving
- Serve hot with peanut sauce or soy sauce.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches for best crisping. Keep wrappers covered while working to prevent drying out. Adjust cayenne to control heat level. Make-Ahead: Assemble potstickers and freeze uncooked on a tray. Cook From Frozen: Add a few extra minutes to cooking time. Cooked potstickers keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.