Potstickers

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
• 2 green onions (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (plus more for dusting pan)
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 12-ounce package round potsticker wrappers (35 to 40 wrappers)
• 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 green onion (minced)
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger

Instructions

1. 1

   For the potstickers: In a medium bowl, combine the pork, cabbage, green onion, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper.

2. 2

   Place a rounded teaspoon of pork mixture onto the center of a potsticker wrapper. Have a small bowl of water near and dip your finger into it. Run your wet finger around the outer perimeter of the potsticker wrapper. Place a clean kitchen towel over the package of wrappers to keep them from drying out.

3. 3

   Fold the wrapper over the pork mixture to form a half-moon.

4. 4

   Then make small folds along the curved edge, to form pleats, and press to seal each pleat between your thumb and index finger. Repeat until the curved edge is pleated/sealed.

5. 5

   On a tray dusted with cornstarch (or lined with parchment paper), set finished potsticker down firmly, seam side up, so that it will sit flat. Repeat process until all potstickers are made.

6. 6

   In a large, deep skillet that has a tight-fitting lid, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Swirl the oil to evenly coat the bottom of the pan. Add half the potstickers (do not overcrowd - if your pan is not big enough to hold half the potstickers comfortably, then split them into 2 batches instead), seam side up, and cook until bottoms are golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/3 cup of chicken broth, then reduce heat to low and cover the pan. Cook until potstickers are tender and broth has evaporated, about 6 to 8 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove to serving platter and repeat the cooking process with the remaining potstickers. Serve hot with prepared soy & vinegar dipping sauce, soy sauce, or sweet chili sauce.

8. 8

   For the soy & vinegar dipping sauce: In a small bowl, stir together all dipping sauce ingredients.