Chinese Pork Dumplings (Potstickers)

Experience the taste of authentic Chinese cuisine with our Chinese Pork Dumplings recipe. Juicy pork, fragrant ginger, and soy sauce wrapped in dumpling wrappers for a delicious bite.

Course Appetizers & Starters

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 108kcal

Author Michelle Ordever

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Dumplings

18 Round dumpling wrappers
110 g/4 oz minced pork
75 g/3 oz Chinese cabbage finely chopped
1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
½ Tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry if you can't find this
½ Tbsp dark soy sauce
½ tsp light soy sauce
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground white pepper
1½ Tbsp finely chopped spring onions
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp sugar
3 Tbsp cold water

For Cooking

1 Tbsp groundnut oil
75 ml/⅓ cup water

For the Dipping Sauce

3 Tbsp dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp white rice vinegar
2 tsp chili oil or sweet chili sauce

Instructions

Place the pork into a mixing bowl with the cabbage, fresh ginger, Shaoxing rice wine, dark and light soy sauces, salt, white pepper, sesame oil, sugar, and water, and mix well until combined.
To make the dumplings, put a spoonful of mixture into the center of the wrapper. Use your finger to wet the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold over and pinch the sides together to form pleats. They should be flat on one side and rounded on the other.
Heat the groundnut oil in a large, non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Place the dumplings flat-side down in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Pour the water into the pan, cover with a lid, and reduce to medium heat. Simmer for 10-12 minutes. If the water dries out during this time, add some extra to avoid burning. When the dumplings are cooked through, remove the lid and allow any remaining water to evaporate and for the bases to return to their crispness.
Make the dipping sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, white rice vinegar, and chili oil (or sweet chili sauce if you prefer a sweeter dipping sauce) to combine. Serve with the dumplings and enjoy!

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