Spicy Shrimp and Pork Potstickers with Zesty Dipping Sauce
Inspired by the tantalizing Dim Sum experience, these Spicy Shrimp and Pork Potstickers are a delightful blend of succulent shrimp and flavorful ground pork, harmoniously combined with crunchy water chestnuts and aromatic herbs. Encased in tender dumpling wrappers, these potstickers are pan-fried to perfection, yielding crispy bottoms with a delectable filling that bursts with flavor. Served with a zesty dipping sauce that adds a kick, they make for the ultimate lunch or snack that will have you coming back for more. Perfect for sharing or enjoying alone, this recipe is a must-try for any dumpling lover!
24
Servings
25
Calories
18
Ingredients
Ingredients
soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons (none)
seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon (none)
chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon (none)
hot chili oil
1 teaspoon (none)
ground pork
1/4 lb (none)
uncooked shrimp
2 ounces (shelled, deveined, and finely chopped)
egg white
1 (none)
minced water chestnut
1/4 cup (none)
minced Chinese celery
2 tablespoons (none)
minced cilantro leaf
1 teaspoon (none)
minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon (none)
sugar
1/2 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon (none)
white pepper
1 dash (none)
dumpling wrappers (potsticker)
24 (none)
cooking oil
3 tablespoons (none)
chicken broth or water
1/2-2/3 cup (none)
Instructions
1
Prepare the dipping sauce by combining soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, chili-garlic sauce, and hot chili oil in a medium bowl. Stir well and set aside.
2
For the filling, in a large bowl, mix together ground pork, minced shrimp, egg white, minced water chestnuts, Chinese celery, cilantro, ginger, sugar, salt, and sesame oil. Add a dash of white pepper and stir vigorously in one direction until the mixture becomes cohesive and slightly spongy.
3
To form the potstickers, lay four dumpling wrappers on a clean work surface, keeping the rest covered with plastic wrap. Place a generous teaspoon of the filling in the center of each wrapper. Brush the edges with water and fold the wrappers in half. Pinch the edges tightly to seal, creating a half-moon shape. Place the potstickers seam-side up on a baking sheet and cover with a clean towel. Repeat until all potstickers are assembled.
4
Cooking the potstickers: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Once hot, arrange half of the potstickers in the skillet seam-side up. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes. Carefully add 1/3 cup of chicken broth (or water), reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and steam until the liquid is absorbed, around 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the cooked potstickers to a platter and repeat with the remaining potstickers.
5
Serve the potstickers warm alongside the prepared zesty dipping sauce for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Nutrition Information
0.8g
Fat
2.5g
Carbs
1.25g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main ingredients for Spicy Shrimp and Pork Potstickers?
The main ingredients include ground pork, minced shrimp, water chestnuts, Chinese celery, and cilantro, all encased in dumpling wrappers.
How many calories are in one serving of these potstickers?
Each potsticker contains approximately 25 calories.
What is in the zesty dipping sauce?
The sauce is a mixture of soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, chili-garlic sauce, and hot chili oil.
How many potstickers does this recipe produce?
This recipe makes a total of 24 potstickers.
What is the fat content per serving?
There is 0.8g of fat in each serving.
How much protein is in each potsticker?
Each potsticker provides 1.25g of protein.
What are the carbohydrates per serving?
Each potsticker contains 2.5g of carbohydrates.
How should the shrimp be prepared for the filling?
The shrimp should be uncooked, shelled, deveined, and finely chopped.
What provides the crunch in the potsticker filling?
Minced water chestnuts are added to the filling to provide a delightful crunchy texture.
What kind of celery is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for minced Chinese celery.
How do you seal the dumpling wrappers?
Brush the edges with water, fold the wrappers in half over the filling, and pinch the edges tightly to create a half-moon shape.
What is the cooking method for the potstickers?
The potstickers are first pan-fried to brown the bottoms and then steamed with chicken broth or water.
How much oil is needed for frying each batch?
Use approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of cooking oil for each of the two batches.
How long do you pan-fry the potstickers?
Pan-fry them for about 4 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
What liquid can be used for steaming the potstickers?
You can use either chicken broth or water to steam the potstickers.
How long does the steaming process take?
Steaming takes approximately 5 to 6 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed.
What is the desired texture of the filling mixture?
The mixture should be stirred vigorously in one direction until it becomes cohesive and slightly spongy.
Is there any sugar in the recipe?
Yes, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar is added to the filling mixture.
What kind of vinegar is used for the dipping sauce?
Seasoned rice vinegar is used for the sauce.
How much ginger is used in the recipe?
The recipe requires 1/2 teaspoon of minced ginger.
Are these potstickers spicy?
Yes, they feature a spicy kick from the chili-garlic sauce, hot chili oil, and white pepper.
What herbs are used in the filling?
The filling includes minced Chinese celery and 1 teaspoon of minced cilantro leaf.
How should I prevent the dumpling wrappers from drying out?
Keep the wrappers covered with plastic wrap while you are working, and cover the assembled potstickers with a clean towel.
How much filling should be placed in each wrapper?
Place a generous teaspoon of the filling in the center of each wrapper.
What is the total amount of cooking oil required?
The recipe uses a total of 3 tablespoons of cooking oil.
What gives the filling its savory aroma?
A combination of ginger, cilantro, sesame oil, and white pepper creates the aromatic profile.
Should the potstickers be served warm?
Yes, they should be served warm alongside the prepared dipping sauce.
Can I serve these as a snack?
Yes, they are ideal for serving as a lunch, snack, or appetizer.
What type of wrappers are needed?
You should use 24 dumpling wrappers specifically designated for potstickers.
Is sesame oil included in the filling?
Yes, 1/8 teaspoon of sesame oil is added to the filling for flavor.