Pot Stickers You Pick Your Protein

Discover the ultimate customizable appetizer or meal with these "Pot Stickers You Pick Your Protein"! Whether you prefer succulent ground chicken, pork, turkey, beef, tofu, or even shrimp, this versatile recipe lets you tailor the filling to suit your cravings. The pot stickers feature a savory blend of finely shredded cabbage, grated carrot, green onion, garlic, and freshly grated ginger, all wrapped in tender dumpling wrappers and cooked to golden perfection. With their irresistible combination of crispy bottoms and soft, steamed tops, these pot stickers are a culinary masterpiece. Quick to prep and ready in under 40 minutes, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners or party appetizers. Serve them with a tangy homemade dipping sauce for a flavor-packed experience that’s sure to impress. Don't forget—the perfect pot stickers start with the protein of your choice!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound Ground protein (chicken, pork, turkey, beef, tofu, or shrimp)
• 1 cup Cabbage, finely shredded
• 0.5 cup Carrot, grated
• 3 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 30 pieces Store-bought dumpling wrappers
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 bowl Dipping sauce (soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, optional chili flakes)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine your chosen ground protein, shredded cabbage, grated carrot, chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.

Step 2

Lay out one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and place about 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center.

Step 3

Wet the edge of the wrapper with a small amount of water using your finger or a brush.

Step 4

Fold the wrapper in half over the filling to create a half-moon shape, pressing the edges together tightly to seal. For a pleated edge, pinch small sections together along the edge, creating ridges.

Step 5

Repeat this process with the remaining filling and wrappers, placing the prepared dumplings on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, arrange the pot stickers in a single layer with the flat side down in the skillet.

Step 7

Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.

Step 8

Add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium-low and steam the pot stickers for 4-5 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the filling is cooked through.

Step 9

Remove the lid and allow the pot stickers to crisp up for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Step 10

Transfer the cooked pot stickers to a serving plate and repeat the cooking process with the remaining dumplings, using the other tablespoon of vegetable oil.

Step 11

Serve warm with a side of dipping sauce made by mixing soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and optional chili flakes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1179.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1595.4

Total Fat 96.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 195.0mg	0%
Sodium 11123.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.1g
Protein 69.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 292.4mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1716.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.3%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 32.4%