Savory Pork Pot Stickers

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Savory Pork Pot Stickers.

1. Step 1

   In a mixing bowl, blend together ground pork, minced garlic, chopped green onions, minced ginger, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, sesame oil, and a dash of cayenne pepper.

2. Step 2

   Gently incorporate finely chopped green cabbage until everything is well combined.

3. Step 3

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.

4. Step 4

   Meanwhile, in another bowl, combine 2 ½ cups of flour with kosher salt.

5. Step 5

   Gradually pour in hot water while stirring with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.

6. Step 6

   Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 3 to 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

7. Step 7

   If the dough feels sticky, sprinkle with a bit more flour as needed.

8. Step 8

   Wrap the dough in plastic and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.

9. Step 9

   After resting, divide the dough into four equal portions, keeping three pieces covered with a cloth while you work with the first.

10. Step 10

    Roll it into a log about 3/4 inch thick, then slice it into six equal pieces.

11. Step 11

    Roll each piece into a thin circle, approximately 3 ½ inches in diameter, on a floured surface.

12. Step 12

    Repeat this process with the remaining dough.

13. Step 13

    To assemble the pot stickers, moisten the edges of a wrapper with water.

14. Step 14

    Place a small scoop of the pork mixture in the center of the wrapper.

15. Step 15

    Fold the sides up, pinch the center together, and create pleats along one side.

16. Step 16

    Tap the bottom to flatten slightly, ensuring it stands upright.

17. Step 17

    Place the assembled pot sticker on a floured plate and continue with the rest of the wrappers and filling.

18. Step 18

    For the dipping sauce, combine seasoned rice vinegar and soy sauce in a small bowl.

19. Step 19

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

20. Step 20

    Add about six or seven pot stickers, flat side down, and cook until the bottoms turn golden brown, roughly 2 minutes.

21. Step 21

    Carefully drizzle in water and cover the pan to steam for 3 minutes.

22. Step 22

    Once steamed, uncover and reduce the heat to medium, cooking until the water evaporates and the bottoms are crispy, about 1 to 2 minutes.

23. Step 23

    Transfer the pot stickers to a warm serving dish and repeat with the remaining batch.

24. Step 24

    Serve these delightful morsels hot alongside the dipping sauce and savor every bite!.