Chinese Pan-fried Dumplings (Potstickers)

These dumplings are “steam-fried”, golden & crispy on one side and tender on the other. The Japanese name for a similar dumpling is “Gyoza”.

Chinese Pan-fried Dumplings (Potstickers)

Recipe by Maliha KhanCourse: SidesCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: Medium
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ kg chicken thigh mince

  • ½ tsp minced garlic

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp white pepper

  • ½ tsp red chili flakes

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp vinegar

  • 2 tbsp spring onions (green parts)

  • 1 tsp green chillies

  • 30 wonton wrappers

Directions

  • Finely chop the green chillies.
  • In 1 tsp oil, fry the green chillies and minced garlic for 1 min. Set aside to cool.
  • Marinade the chicken mince in all the ingredients (for at least 30 minutes).
  • Separate the wonton sheets.
  • Place about 1 tsp of the chicken mixture on a wonton sheet.
  • Shape the dumplings and set aside.
  • Once all the dumplings are folded, heat some oil in a heavy-based frying pan.
  • Add 8-10 dumplings flat side down (so they’re not over-crowded). Cook on medium heat for about 2-3 mins (till the bases are lightly golden).
  • Turn off the flame and add water. Turn flame back on and cook (covered) on medium-low for roughly 6-8 minutes (until the water has dried up and the filling has cooked through). If more water is needed, add about 2-3 tablespoons of water and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
  • Once cooked, transfer the dumplings (golden side up) to a serving plate and serve with a dipping sauce of your choice. Here’s a recipe for a soy dipping sauce I love pairing with these dumplings!

Notes

  • This is the brand that I use for wonton wrappers.

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I’m Maliha, a Pakistani soul settled in the beautiful, vibrant city of Sydney, Australia.
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