Potstickers are a deliciously satisfying tender and flavorful bite. Enjoy them as a quick side dish, or appetizer that is sure to please any crowd.

Postickers on a tan plate with dipping sauce in the background

Why You'll Want To Make These At Home

Fast. A quick appetizer that is ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes.
Easy. Mix the filling, fold the dumplings, toss in a pan, and cook on the stovetop until tender and caramelized.
Customizable. Fill these tasty Asian bites with your favorite flavor combinations for a side dish that pairs perfectly with your main course.
Delicious. Absolutely packed with deliciously sweet, salty, earthy, and umami flavors.

What Are Potstickers?

Potstickers are lovely dumpling that is filled with a combination of deliciously flavored ingredients. They are pan-fried to create a caramelized flavor and slightly crisp texture and then steamed to finish for a tender bite.

Why Are They Called Potstickers?

Potstickers are called pot stickers because--well--they are known to stick to the pan when you cook them.

You pan-fry them until the exterior begins to caramelize and stick to the pan and continue cooking them in liquid to gently steam and cook the wrappers and filling.

Are They Chinese or Japanese?

Potstickers are actually believed to have originated in China around the time of the Song Dynasty. A popular Japanese equivalent of a potsticker would be gyoza, which is actually another dish that was created in China and then modified over time.

What Is The Difference Between Potstickers And Dumplings?

Potstickers and dumplings are very similar bites. They're both encased in dough and filled with delicious ingredients.

Technically, all potstickers are dumplings. The only thing that makes a potsticker different from a dumpling is the way it is cooked. Searing the wrapper before it is steamed is what differentiates the two.

Ingredients You'll Need

The list of ingredients for these Potstickers may seem lengthy, but many of them are pantry staples if you're a sauce connoisseur. Grab these ingredients to get started:

Wonton wrappers
Ground Pork
Cabbage
Rice Vinegar
Soy Sauce
Egg
Garlic
Green Onion
Sesame Oil
Salt
Pepper

How To Make Potstickers

Don't be intimidated by the long list of steps to make these juicy little bites. The list of steps may be long, but they're all incredibly simple and the end result is well worth the effort!

In a large bowl, stir together the ground pork, shredded cabbage, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, chopped green onion, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
In a separate bowl, scramble an egg.
Place the wonton wrapper on a dry, flat surface.
Add one large spoonful of filling to the middle of the wonton wrapper.
Lightly brush the outer edge of the wonton wrapper with the beaten egg mixture.
Pinch together the edges of the wrapper to close the potsticker.
Heat some oil in a nonstick skillet. Once it is hot, place the potstickers in, ensuring they do not touch.
Cook until the exterior of the potsticker is slightly browned on both sides.
Once they have a browned exterior, add a cup of water to the pan and cover it.
Allow the potstickers to steam until they are tender and fully cooked.
Remove them from the pan and serve with your favorite sauce or main course.

Chicken Pot Stickers

You'll be happy to know that chicken Potstickers are made with the same simple ingredients as the pork potstickers above. The only difference is that you will use ground chicken when creating the filling instead of ground pork.

As always, you will want to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken has reached at least 165F before enjoying one of these juicy bites for food safety reasons.

Vegetable Pot Stickers

For a vegetarian take on this potsticker recipe, omit the ground pork and add extra chopped carrots and mushrooms to the cabbage and green onions to make the filling.

What To Serve With Them

Potstickers are often served as appetizers or side dishes for your favorite Asian main course.

When served as an appetizer, you will most often enjoy them with Potsticker Sauce or Thai Peanut Dressing.

If you're enjoying these pot stickers as a side dish, here are a few of my favorite main courses to serve them alongside:

How Long Do They Last?

The moisture inside of these Potstickers can cause the texture to change significantly if they are stored for too long. The potsticker wrappers can become chewy or gluey if they are exposed to excess moisture for too long of a period of time.

That being said, you CAN still store leftovers to enjoy later. For the best bite, I would suggest keeping the potstickers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days after you prepare them.

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