Easy Crispy Homemade Potstickers from Scratch
A simple and quick recipe for crispy homemade potstickers with a tender steamed top and juicy filling, perfect for casual dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 30 potstickers 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- ¾ cup (180 ml) boiling water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 pound (450 g) ground pork or chicken
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 cup napa cabbage, finely shredded and excess moisture squeezed out
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (preferably low-sodium)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) water for steaming
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups sifted flour and a pinch of salt. Slowly pour in about ¾ cup boiling water while stirring until mixture comes together. When cool enough, knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Mix 1 pound ground pork or chicken, 3 chopped green onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 cup shredded napa cabbage (squeezed dry), 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll out wrappers: Divide dough into two logs, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 30). Flatten each piece and roll into 3-inch diameter thin circles, edges thinner than center.
- Assemble potstickers: Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in center of each wrapper. Wet edges with water, fold in half, and pinch to seal. Optionally pleat edges. Keep covered with damp towel.
- Cook potstickers: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange potstickers flat side down without crowding. Fry 2 minutes until bottoms are golden and crispy.
- Steam to finish: Pour ½ cup water into pan, cover immediately, and steam 5-6 minutes until water evaporates and wrappers are tender. Remove lid and cook 1 more minute to crisp bottoms if needed.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Resting the dough for 30 minutes is key for easy rolling. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaking. Use medium-high heat for frying to get a crispy bottom without burning. Steam immediately after frying to keep wrappers tender. Lightly dust dough with flour if sticky but avoid excess flour to prevent tough wrappers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potsticker (about
- Calories: 65
- Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 5.5
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 4.5
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