How to make pot stickers
How to make Pot Stickers
1/2 kilo (1.1 lbs) ground pork
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped cabbage (blanched)
1/2 cup carrots finely minced or grated
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste
dumpling wrappers
(Dipping Sauce ingredients listed in recipe below).
Step 1
Combine ingredients in bowl except for the wrapper. Mix well.
Step 2
Let sit in the ref for a few minutes before wrapping. This would allow the flavors to develop and for easy wrapping.
Step 3
Take a dumpling wrapper and put a tsp of filling in the middle.
Step 4
Wipe the edges with some water and fold over. Pinch the edges making sure they adhere.
Step 5
Crimp the edges for a pretty presentation when they cook.
Step 6
Some of the dumplings done.
Step 7
Heat some cooking oil in a pan. Mix a dash of sesame oil in it and start to brown the bottom of your dumplings.
Step 8
After browning pour in about 1/2 cup of water. Lower the heat, cover and let steam. You can add more water in case it dried out fast and d dumpling still not done. Steaming would take about 10 minutes.
Step 9
Ingredients for the dipping sauce consists of: 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup vinegar 2 tbsp mirin 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp minced onion 1 tsp minced ginger 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced green pepper
Step 10
Just combine everything in a bowl. Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
Step 11
Serve together with your pot stickers and enjoy!