Deliciously Steamed Pork Potstickers
Indulge in the savory delight of homemade pork potstickers, expertly crafted with a blend of tender ground pork, aromatic ginger, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar. These bite-sized dumplings are steamed to perfection, ensuring a juicy filling encased in a delicate wonton wrapper. Ideal for sharing, they can be served as an appetizer or as part of a main meal. Pair them with a flavorful dipping sauce for a delightful culinary experience that will impress family and friends alike!
4
Servings
85
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
ground pork
3/4 lb (raw)
cornstarch
1/2 tablespoon (none)
dry sherry
1/2 tablespoon (none)
soy sauce
1 tablespoon (none)
fresh ginger
1 teaspoon (grated)
garlic clove
1 (crushed)
green onions
2 (chopped)
brown sugar
1 teaspoon (none)
sesame oil
2 teaspoons (none)
wonton wrappers
1 (14 ounce) package (none)
red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon (none)
soy sauce
3 tablespoons (for sauce)
rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons (for sauce)
Instructions
1
Prepare the filling by combining ground pork, cornstarch, dry sherry, soy sauce, grated ginger, crushed garlic, chopped green onions, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
2
Take a wonton wrapper and place a rounded teaspoon of the pork filling in the center. Gently brush the edges of the wrapper with water to help seal it.
3
Fold the wrapper over the filling to form a pouch, pinching the edges securely to prevent any leakage. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
4
Arrange the sealed potstickers in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper, ensuring they do not touch, and steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.
5
To prepare the dipping sauce, sauté red pepper flakes in sesame oil over medium heat. Add soy sauce and rice wine vinegar, stirring until heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
6
Serve the steamed potstickers hot with the dipping sauce drizzled over or served on the side.
Nutrition Information
4.5g
Fat
6.25g
Carbs
5.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Deliciously Steamed Pork Potstickers?
They are homemade dumplings featuring a savory blend of ground pork, ginger, and brown sugar, steamed in wonton wrappers.
What is the main protein in this recipe?
The main protein is 3/4 lb of raw ground pork.
How long do you steam the potstickers?
The potstickers should be steamed for approximately 5 to 7 minutes or until the pork is fully cooked through.
What ingredients are needed for the potsticker filling?
The filling includes ground pork, cornstarch, dry sherry, soy sauce, grated ginger, crushed garlic, chopped green onions, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
How do you seal the wonton wrappers?
Brush the edges of the wrapper with water, fold it over the filling to form a pouch, and pinch the edges securely.
What is the serving size for this recipe?
The recipe makes 4 servings.
How many calories are in one serving of these potstickers?
There are 85 calories per serving.
What ingredients are used for the dipping sauce?
The dipping sauce consists of red pepper flakes, sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar.
What type of wrappers are required?
A 14-ounce package of wonton wrappers is used for this recipe.
How do you prepare the fresh ginger?
The fresh ginger should be grated before being added to the filling mixture.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 4.5g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 6.25g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein does one serving provide?
One serving provides 5.5g of protein.
Is there any sugar in the recipe?
Yes, the filling includes 1 teaspoon of brown sugar for a touch of sweetness.
What kind of oil is recommended?
Sesame oil is used in both the pork filling and the dipping sauce for its aromatic flavor.
How should the steamer basket be prepared?
The steamer basket should be lined with parchment paper to prevent the potstickers from sticking.
How should the potstickers be arranged in the steamer?
Arrange them in the basket ensuring they do not touch each other.
What is the preparation for the garlic?
The recipe calls for one garlic clove to be crushed.
How do you make the dipping sauce?
Sauté red pepper flakes in sesame oil, then add soy sauce and rice wine vinegar, stirring until heated through.
What liquid is used to bind the filling?
Dry sherry and soy sauce are used as liquid components in the meat filling.
How much filling goes into each wonton?
Place one rounded teaspoon of the pork filling in the center of each wrapper.
What are the recipe tags?
The tags include potstickers, dumplings, asian cuisine, pork, steamed, appetizers, homemade, snacks, and dipping sauce.
Can these be served as a main meal?
Yes, they can be served as an appetizer or as part of a main meal.
What type of vinegar is used for the sauce?
The recipe specifically requires rice wine vinegar.
How are the green onions prepared?
Two green onions should be chopped before being mixed into the filling.
Is cornstarch used in this recipe?
Yes, 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch is included in the pork filling.
What provides the heat in the dipping sauce?
Red pepper flakes provide the spicy kick in the sauce.
Should the potstickers be served hot?
Yes, it is recommended to serve the steamed potstickers hot with the sauce.
What is the texture of the finished potstickers?
They have a juicy pork filling encased in a delicate, steamed wonton wrapper.
How do you ensure the potstickers don't leak?
Pinching the edges securely after wetting them with water prevents the filling from leaking during steaming.