Classic Pork Potstickers
Classic Pork Potstickers are filled with juicy ground pork, cabbage, and a hint of ginger, then pan-seared for a crisp bottom and steamed to tender perfection. Each bite balances savory richness with aromatic sesame and a lively soy-chili dipping sauce. Serve them as an appetizer for gatherings or make a satisfying dinner platter with a side of rice and greens.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook10 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Pork Potstickers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 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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- 36
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Crumble the pork into a large, deep skillet.
- 2
Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned.
- 3
Drain and set aside.
- 4
To make the filling: In a medium bowl, mix the browned pork, cabbage, green onion, ginger, water chestnuts, salt, sugar, and sesame oil until well combined; cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
- 5
Place a tablespoon of the pork mixture into each wonton wrapper.
- 6
Fold the wrappers and seal the edges with a moistened fork.
- 7
Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- 8
Place the pot stickers seam-side up into the hot oil.
- 9
Heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- 10
Pour water into the skillet.
- 11
Gently boil until the oil and water begin to sizzle, about 7 to 8 minutes.
- 12
Add the remaining oil and continue cooking the pot stickers until the bottoms begin to brown.
- 13
Transfer the pot stickers to a warm serving platter.
- 14
To make the dipping sauce: In a small serving bowl, mix chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar; taste and adjust the proportions to your liking.
- 15
Serve the warm pot stickers with the dipping sauce.
- Calories 183.09 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 5.34 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 18.18 g 7%
- Total Fat 8.96 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.01 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.89 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 138.33 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.07 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 21.55 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.47 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 146.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 2.47 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 11.19 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Classic Pork Potstickers is made with 14 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Oil, Fresh Ginger, Green Cabbage, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 183.09 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Pork Potstickers made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Oil, Fresh Ginger, Green Cabbage, Green Onion, Ground Pork. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Pork Potstickers?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 183.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Pork Potstickers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 15 steps.
- Is Classic Pork Potstickers healthy?
- Classic Pork Potstickers has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 183.09 calories and 5.34 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 138.33 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.01 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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