Pan-Fried Chinese Potstickers (Dumplings)
Pan-Fried Chinese Potstickers (Dumplings) are filled with a juicy blend of minced shrimp and beef, brightened by ginger, scallion, and a touch of sesame. The wrappers cook up with golden-crisp bottoms and tender, steamed tops for a satisfying contrast in every bite. Great as an appetizer for gatherings or a fun dinner with dipping sauces.
- Prep50 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pan-Fried Chinese Potstickers (Dumplings), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
To make the filling: Put the shrimp in a food processor and process until finely ground; transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
- 2
Working in batches, process the ground beef until fine, then add it to the ground shrimp.
- 3
Add ginger, shallot, green onions, napa cabbage, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, and white sugar to the shrimp and beef mixture; mix thoroughly until well combined.
- 4
To fill the potstickers: Place a wrapper on the work surface and spoon a scant teaspoon of filling into the center.
- 5
Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a wet finger.
- 6
Fold the dough into a half-moon to enclose the filling, then press to expel extra air and seal the edges tightly.
- 7
For a traditional look, fold several small pleats in the top half of the wrapper before sealing in the filling.
- 8
Refrigerate the filled wrappers on a parchment-lined baking sheet while you finish filling and sealing the potstickers.
- 9
Heat oil in a large lidded nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- 10
Set the potstickers into the hot oil, flat-side down, without crowding, and fry until the bottoms are golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 11
Turn the dumplings over and pour water over them.
- 12
Cover the pan and steam the dumplings until the water is nearly evaporated and they begin to fry in the oil again, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 13
Uncover the skillet and cook the potstickers until all the water has evaporated and the wrapper has tightened onto the filling, another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 555.49 kcal High 28%
- Protein 38.3 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 26.85 g 10%
- Total Fat 31.79 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 12.46 g High 62%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 168.23 mg High 56%
- Sodium 381.4 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 5.45 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 0.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.23 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 163.88 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 4.95 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 690.55 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 13.61 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 61.3 mg Good Source 68%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Pan Fried Chinese Potstickers (Dumplings) is made with 13 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 2 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chinese Cabbage, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 555.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pan-Fried Chinese Potstickers (Dumplings) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chinese Cabbage, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, Ground Beef, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pan-Fried Chinese Potstickers (Dumplings)?
- About 1 hr 2 mins in total: 50 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 555.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pan-Fried Chinese Potstickers (Dumplings) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Pan-Fried Chinese Potstickers (Dumplings) healthy?
- Pan-Fried Chinese Potstickers (Dumplings) has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 555.49 calories and 38.3 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 381.4 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.46 g (62% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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