Pot stickers are a classic pan-fried dumpling with a crispy golden bottom and a juicy, flavorful filling inside. They are a staple in Asian cuisine, especially Chinese cooking, and make for a delicious appetizer or main dish when paired with dipping sauce.
Origin of the Recipe
Pot stickers, or “Guo Tie” (锅贴) in Chinese, originated from Northern China. Legend says they were created accidentally when a chef left dumplings on the stove for too long, causing them to stick to the pan and develop a crispy bottom. Instead of discarding them, he served them as a new dish, and they became an instant favorite!
Why You’ll Love These Over Frozen Pot Stickers
- Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside
- Made with fresh ingredients
- Customizable filling options (veggie, chicken, pork, shrimp, etc.)
- Fun to make at home and perfect for dipping
Perfect Pot Stickers
Course: Recipes6
servings25
minutes5
hours250
kcalIngredients
Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
Gradually add warm water, stirring until a dough forms.
Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
In a bowl, mix all filling ingredients until well combined.
Let it rest for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Roll out the dough and cut into small circles (or use store-bought wrappers).
Place a spoonful of filling in the center.
Moisten the edges with water and fold into a half-moon shape, pleating the edges to seal.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Arrange pot stickers in a single layer, flat side down.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown.
Pour in ½ cup water and cover with a lid. Steam for 5-6 minutes until the water evaporates.
Uncover and let them crisp up for another 1-2 minutes.
Mix all dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
Serve the pot stickers hot with the sauce on the side.
Directions
- Prepare the Dough (Skip if Using Store-Bought Wrappers)
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
- Gradually add warm water, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix all filling ingredients until well combined.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Step 3: Assemble the Pot Stickers
- Roll out the dough and cut into small circles (or use store-bought wrappers).
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center.
- Moisten the edges with water and fold into a half-moon shape, pleating the edges to seal.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Arrange pot stickers in a single layer, flat side down.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown.
- Pour in ½ cup water and cover with a lid. Steam for 5-6 minutes until the water evaporates.
- Uncover and let them crisp up for another 1-2 minutes.
- Mix all dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Serve the pot stickers hot with the sauce on the side.
Notes
- You can freeze uncooked pot stickers for later—just cook them straight from frozen!
