Ingredients

2 tsp sesame oil

1½ cups finely chopped napa or green cabbage

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

2 green onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 inch piece of ginger, minced

1 lb. ground chicken

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 package round dumpling wrappers

Vegetable oil for frying

⅓ cup soy sauce (for dipping sauce)

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp sesame oil (for dipping sauce)

1 sliced green onion (for dipping sauce)

1 clove garlic, minced (for dipping sauce)

½ tsp sesame seeds (for dipping sauce)

Instructions

Step 1: In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the chopped cabbage, salt, and pepper, then sauté for a few minutes until wilted. Stir in the green onions, garlic, and ginger, then transfer the mixture to a bowl.

Step 2: Add the ground chicken and 3 tablespoons soy sauce to the bowl with the cabbage mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 3: Lay out 8 dumpling wrappers on your work surface. Fill a small dish with water. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each wrapper. Dip your finger into the water and moisten the edges of each wrapper.

Step 4: Fold each wrapper in half over the filling and pinch the edges tightly to seal. Place the sealed potstickers on a sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 5: Heat about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 6-8 potstickers in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.

Step 6: Carefully add 1/4 cup water to the skillet and quickly cover with a lid to trap steam. Steam the potstickers for 4-5 minutes or until the filling is fully cooked. Remove the lid and cook until the water evaporates. Transfer cooked potstickers to a plate. Repeat with remaining potstickers.

Step 7: In a small bowl, combine ⅓ cup soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, sliced green onion, minced garlic, and sesame seeds to make the dipping sauce. Serve the potstickers hot with the dipping sauce on the side.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add finely chopped mushrooms or shredded carrots to the filling mixture.

If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute ground chicken with finely chopped tofu or cooked lentils.

Make extra potstickers and freeze them uncooked on a sheet pan; then transfer to a freezer bag for easy cooking later.

FAQs

Can I use store-bought dumpling wrappers?

Yes, store-bought round dumpling wrappers work perfectly and save time compared to making your own.

How do I prevent potstickers from sticking to the pan?

Make sure to heat enough vegetable oil before adding potstickers and avoid moving them too early to allow a crispy crust to form. Adding water and covering helps steam them while keeping them from sticking.