**Pot Stickers: A Culinary Journey Through Chinese Delicacies**
From the bustling streets of Beijing to the vibrant alleyways of Shanghai, Chinese cuisine captivates taste buds worldwide with its diverse flavors and exquisite dishes. Among these culinary gems, pot stickers stand out as a beloved delicacy, tantalizing diners with their savory fillings, delicate wrappers, and crispy bottoms. These delectable morsels, also known as dumplings or jiaozi, are a testament to Chinese culinary artistry and a staple in many Asian households.
This article presents a comprehensive guide to creating authentic Chinese pot stickers at home, complete with three unique and flavorful recipes. Whether you prefer the classic pork and chive filling, the vegetarian delight of tofu and vegetable, or the seafood extravaganza of shrimp and crab, this collection has something for every palate. With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning visuals, this guide empowers home cooks to embark on a culinary adventure and recreate the magic of Chinese pot stickers in their own kitchens. Get ready to savor the harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and aromas that make these dumplings an irresistible treat.
POT STICKERS (CHINESE DUMPLINGS)
I found this recipe somewhere online and made a few variations. It tastes just like something you would get in the restaurants.
Provided by jb41848
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 25-30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix first 10 ingredients in a bowl.
- Take a wonton wrapper and place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling in center.
- Moisten edges with water, fold over and press to seal edges.
- Add 3 tablespoons of Peanut Oil to a large skillet and saute until the bottoms are golden brown.
- When golden brown, add 1/2 cup chicken broth, cover pan and simmer 8 minutes.
- Remove from pan.
- Reserve broth in a separate bowl and repeat process until all potstickers are cooked.
- Keep warm on a plate covered.
CHINESE CHICKEN POT STICKERS
For a truly authentic dumpling experience, gather everyone around the table to roll and fill these traditional Chinese New Year delicacies.
Provided by By Molly Yeh
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h35m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In medium bowl, stir together flour and salt. Gradually stir in boiling water. Gradually add cold water, stirring constantly, until a dough forms. On floured surface, knead dough until smooth, adding more flour if necessary. Cover with damp towel; let rest 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix Filling ingredients. In 10-inch skillet, cook Filling over medium-high heat, breaking up chicken into crumbles as it cooks, until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat.
- Sprinkle additional flour in shallow baking pan. To mold potstickers, pinch off 1 tablespoon dough; roll out into a 3- to 4-inch round. Place 1 tablespoon filling in center of dough round; fold over dough and seal edges. Crimp edge, if desired. Place pot stickers in floured pan.
- Heat 3-quart saucepan of salted water to boiling over medium-high heat. Next to it, heat a few tablespoons oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Boil potstickers 4 minutes; remove with slotted spoon, allowing excess water to drip off. Place potstickers in skillet, stepping back because this could cause spattering. Once bottoms of pot stickers are browned, remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Pat off any excess oil with paper towel. Serve potstickers with additional soy sauce.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CHINESE POT STICKERS
These pot stickers are 100% better than any you can buy and well worth the extra effort. I like to make them and then freeze them so all you have to do is the final steps just before you serve them. I make them every Christmas to have as a quick appetizer. One review commented that she had trouble with them sticking together when she defrosted them - I have not had this happen however to be sure it doesn't happen to you defrost them separated. I have also fried them directly from the freezer. They only take a few seconds more to cook.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 64 Potstickers
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Sprinkle salt over the shredded cabbage and let stand for 5 minutes, then squeeze out liquid.
- Squeeze out any liquid from the shrimp.
- Mix cabbage, shrimp, pork, soy, wine, onion, oil, ginger and garlic (filling can be mixed and refrigerated for up to 6 hours in advance).
- On each wrapper (keep them covered with a damp cloth so they do no dry out) place about 2 tsp of the mix and seal the edges, use a bit of water on the edge, try to press out all the air and ensure they are tightly sealed (At this point you can freeze them individually on a cookie sheet and them place in a plastic bag. They will keep for a month. Defrost in fridge before continuing).
- In 2 large skillets heat 1 tbsp oil, fry 16 dumplings for 1 minute or until golden on one side add 1/4 cup of stock into the pan, reduce heat to low, cover and cook, without turning for about 7 minutes or until the dumpling is translucent and most of the liquid has evaporated Uncover and on higher heat cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the bottoms are dark brown, drain put on a platter and keep warm.
- Repeat for the remaining 32 dumplings.
- Mix the dipping sauce and serve with warm or hot dumplings.
CHINESE POT-STICKERS (DUMPLINGS)
Our friend Pan's sister-in-law Jumah makes the best pot-stickers in the world. She sometimes spends an entire day doing so. She makes her own wrappers, but I cheat and by those commercially prepared. It is fun to watch her roll the dough with her mini rolling pin used just for making wonton skins and dumpling wrappers.
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Meat Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- 1. Wash the shrimp and pat very dry. In a food processor, add the shrimp and green onions and pulse several times until the shrimp is chopped to about 1/4 inch. Slice napa cabbage finely. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp mixture with ground pork, soy sauce, salt, cornstarch, ginger, rice wine and cabbage. Mix well.
- 2. Spoon 1 teaspoon of the filling onto dumpling skin. Brush a bit of the cornstarch slurry all around the edge of the dumpling skin. Fold over and press to secure edges. Make sure edges are sealed tightly. Shape the dumpling so that it has a flat bottom. Cover loosely with plastic wrap so that it doesn't dry out.
- 3. When you are ready to cook, heat a large nonstick pan with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the dumplings, flat side down, not touching, to the pan. Let fry for 1 minute until the bottoms are light golden brown. Pour 1/4 cup of water into the pan and immediately cover with a tight fitting lid. Turn heat to medium and let the dumplings steam for 3 minutes. Open lid and let the remaining liquid cook off about 1 minute. Cut into a dumpling to make sure that the filling is cooked through. Remove to plate, wipe the pan clean with paper towels (or wash) and repeat with remaining dumplings. Serve with dipping sauce.
- 4. DIPPING SAUCE: Mix all ingredients together and garnish with green onions.
- 5. NOTES: Pot-stickers may be frozen by laying on a parchment lined baking sheet and placed in freezer until solid. Dust lightly with cornstarch to keep them from sticking and place in freezer bags. Pot-stickers may be steamed or deep fried. My favorite is the pan fried but in hurry steamed are delicious too.
POT STICKERS WITH CHINESE CABBAGE
I found this recipe in the Chicago Tribune food guide. I'd love to try it but I'm the only cabbage lover in the house and I don't want to make this just for me! I hope someone on 'zaar will try it and let me know how it is.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 21m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pot stickers in skillet according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in wok or large skillet.
- Add cabbage and mushrooms; stir-fry 3 minutes.
- Add green onions; stir-fry 1 minute.
- Add soy sauce, water, sugar and red pepper; cook 2 minutes.
- Spoon cabbage onto plates.
- Top with potstickers.
- Drizzle mustard sauce over pot stickers.
- Note: use any commercial mustard sauce if you like, or make your own Chinese mustard; mix 2 T dry mustard with 2 T water.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
FOREVERMAMA'S AUTHENTIC POT STICKERS (NORTHERN CHINESE)
This is an authentic recipe derived from the North of China. This was given to me by a culinary professor who studied cooking in China. They are Truly Delicious and abundant with flavor. I used to make them at least once a month. Because of a very busy life, I haven't made them in a while, but I'm placing it back on my "to do".
Provided by ForeverMama
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 24-26 pot stickers, 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Combine the pork (or chicken), cabbage, rice wine, soy sauce, salt, pepper, scallions, sesame oil, sugar and stock. Mix well and set aside.
- Once you remove wrappers from its packaging, keep them covered with a damp dish towel (this will prevent them from drying out -- they need to remain moist for a successful result).
- Place 4 wrappers at a time on a work surface. Place about 1 teaspoons of filling in the center of each wrapper and fold in half. Moisten the edges with water and pinch together with your fingers, making sure there are no open gaps. Pleat around edges, pinching to seal well.
- Transfer the dumplings to a floured sheet pan and keep covered with a damp towel until you have finished stuffing all the dumplings.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat until it is hot. Add the peanut oil (you may need to use more than 1 T) and place the dumplings, flat side down in the pan. Turn down the heat and cook about 2 minutes or until they are lightly browned (you do not need to turn these over). (You may need 2 skillets). Add the 2/3 cup of water; cover the pan tightly and cook for 10-15 minutes over low heat until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Uncover the pan and continue cooking another 2 minutes. Remove the dumplings to a serving platter and serve with the Dipping Sauce.
- Dipping Sauce:.
- Mix all ingredients together. Taste for seasoning and correct if necessary. (The amounts given are approximate, as I normally eye-ball it).
- NOTE: Though the authentic recipe uses pork, I have used chicken breast as well which I ran through the food processor.
- The serving size of 4-5 is approximate because it all depends if you serve this as an appetizer versus a main meal.
Tips:
- Use a large skillet or griddle to cook the pot stickers in batches. This will prevent them from overcrowding and sticking to each other.
- Make sure the pan is hot enough before adding the pot stickers. If the pan is not hot enough, the pot stickers will not brown properly and will be more likely to stick.
- Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook the pot stickers in batches if necessary.
- Cook the pot stickers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the pot stickers immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Chinese pot stickers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little practice, you can make perfect pot stickers at home. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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