Pot Stickers Traditional

This traditional recipe is from the area of Northern China. Wonton wrappers are stuffed with finely chopped vegetables and pork, then fried and served with a spicy dipping sauce.

Step: 1

Crumble pork into a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.

Step: 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the pork, cabbage, green onion, ginger, water chestnuts, salt, sugar and sesame oil. Chill in the refrigerator 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.

Step: 3

Place a tablespoon of the pork mixture into each of the wonton wrappers. Fold the wrappers, and seal the edges with a moistened fork.

Step: 4

In a large, deep skillet, heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium high heat. Place the pot stickers into the oil seam sides up. Heat 30 seconds to a minute. Pour water into the skillet. Gently boil 7 to 8 minutes, until oil and water begins to sizzle, then add remaining oil. When the bottoms begin to brown, remove pot stickers from heat.

Step: 5

In a small serving bowl, mix together the chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar, adjusting proportions to taste.

Per Serving: 166 calories; protein 5.7g; carbohydrates 17.3g; fat 8.2g; cholesterol 12.1mg; sodium 378.3mg.

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