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    Home » Asian foods » Pan Fried Dumplings

    Pan Fried Dumplings

    Published: Apr 23, 2017 Modified: Jan 11, 2021 by Tracy O.This post may contain affiliate links

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    Delicious authentic homemade Chinese dumplings is very easy to make. You will love this simple Chinese pan fried dumplings recipe.

    Love Chinese food? Check out these homemade potsticker wrappers and boiled dumplings recipes.

    pan fried authentic Chinese dumplings on a blue plate with sauce in the middle

    Pan Fried Dumplings

    Pan fried dumplings are the best and taste fantastic! Also, there are few different ways to call dumplings like potstickers or gyoza in Japanese.

    However, the basic ingredients for the fillings are vegetable and meat. Therefore, you can use any vegetables such as bok choi, spinach, cabbage or napa cabbage to make gyoza. Besides, you can check out this boiled dumplings recipe as well.

    What are the ingredients in Chinese dumplings?

    In this Chinese dumpling recipe, I mainly use napa cabbage, ground pork and green onion. Personally I like to add ginger and white pepper. However, my kids don't like spicy stuff. Thus, I put ginger and white pepper as optional in the recipe.

    display Chinese potstickers or gyoza ingredients

    Memories of making authentic homemade Chinese dumplings:

    When talking about potstickers, it brings back my childhood memories that my mom made dumplings all from scratch especially during Chinese New Year. In addition, there are so many different ways to make and cook gyoza.

    Hence, I am going to share this simple, easy and tasty Chinese dumpling recipe with you that I have been making it all the time. Also, I made over 2400 dumplings to fundraise for my son's teacher who diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. I was glad that I could do it to share my food culture and help others.

    Cooking tips for Chinese pan fried dumplings:

    • Personally I like to add ginger and white pepper. However, my kids don't like spicy stuff. Thus, I put ginger and white pepper as optional in this recipe.
    • Don't worry if you cannot master how to wrap it nice, just practice more and you will get it eventually. Otherwise, use a potsticker maker that will help you as well.
    • Normally, I make a big batch (around 150 pieces) and freeze them, so I can cook them anytime.
    • Remember to use a non-stick pan to pan fried dumplings, so potstickers will not stick to the pan and have a nice and crunchy bottom.

    FAQs:

    Do you have to boil potstickers before frying?

    You don't have to boil potstickers before pan fry them. Just add some oil to non-stick pan and water to cook them. See video for details.

    Do you need to defrost frozen dumplings before cook?

    No, do not defrost frozen dumplings before cook. Just cook them as frozen, add some water and cover a lid for few minutes.

    How do you pan fry crispy potstickers?

    The best to use non-stick pan and add some oil. Then, place the potstickers add some water and cover a lid. Let it cook for few minutes (around 5 minutes). After that, open the lid let the water evaporate.

    Some people like to add sweet potato starch with water when they cook potstickers. It will create a very nice golden brown and crispy potstickers as well.

    How to freeze dumplings?

    Wrap potstickers and place them on a cookie sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Then freeze them for few hours. When they are harden, put them in a bag and freeze it.

    Instructions for how to make homemade Chinese dumplings:

    1. Mince napa cabbage (If you have a chopper or food processor, it's easier)

    2. Fine chop green onions

    3. Put ground pork, napa cabbage, green onions, salt, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and sesame oils into a mixing bowl and mix them well

    4. Use your finger to dip some water and around the dumpling wrapper. Take a side to fold 3 times, like a shell can hold stuff. (See video for how to wrap dumplings. This way is the best for pan fried because it can sit on the pan.)

    5. Then, add a teaspoon of filling into the shell shape wrapper (don't put too much filling)

    6. Seal the edge by pressing firm and make sure filing cannot come out

    wrapped Chinese dumplings on a cookie sheet

    7. Add some oil into a non-stick pan, and put dumplings. After, turn on fire to medium high. Then, add 1 cup water and cover the lid until it boils. Next, turn the fire to medium small for around 5 minutes.

     potstickers and water in a non stick pan and

    8. After that, open the lid and let the water dry up until the bottom of dumplings are golden brown.

    pan fried gyoza or potstickers

    Enjoy this tasty homemade authentic pan fried dumplings recipe! Also, check out these wonton soup and wonton noodles soup recipes.

    homemade authentic Chinese pan fried potstickers

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    pan fried dumplings Chinese potstickers

    Pan Fried Dumplings

    Pan Fried dumplings are the best and taste fantastic! There are few different ways to call dumplings like potstickers or gyoza in Japanese. However, the basic ingredients for the fillings are vegetable and meat. 
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Japanese
    Prep Time: 45 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 40
    Calories: 71kcal
    Author: Tracy O.

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    Ingredients

    • 1 head Napa cabbage
    • 2 lbs Ground pork
    • ½ cup Green onions
    • 4 tablespoons Oyster sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 tablespoon Sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
    • 3 packs Dumplings wrapper (around 62 pieces in a pack)

    OPTIONAL:

    • 1 teaspoon Ginger (fine minced)
    • ⅛ teaspoon White pepper

    DIPPING SAUCE:

    • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
    • ½ tablespoon Water

    Instructions

    • Mince napa cabbage (If you have a chopper or food processor, it’s easier)
    • Fine chop green onions
    • Put ground pork, napa cabbage, green onions, salt, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and sesame oils into a mixing bowl and mix them well
    • Use your finger to dip some water and around the dumpling wrapper. Take a side to fold 3 times, like a shell can hold stuff. (See video for how to wrap dumplings. This way is the best for pan fried because it can sit on the pan.)
    • Add a teaspoon of filling into the shell shape wrapper (don't add too much filling)
    • Seal the edge by pressing firm and make sure filing cannot come out
    • Add some oil into a non-stick pan, and put dumplings. After, turn on fire to medium high. Then, add 1 cup water and cover the lid until it boils. Next, turn the fire to medium small for around 5 minutes.
    • After that, open the lid and let the water dry up until the bottom of dumplings are golden brown.

    Notes

    Cooking tips for Chinese pan fried dumplings:

    • Personally I like to add ginger and white pepper. However, my kids don't like spicy stuff. Thus, I put ginger and white pepper as optional in this recipe.
    • Don't worry if you cannot master how to wrap it nice, just practice more and you will get it eventually. Otherwise, use a potsticker maker that will help you as well.
    • Normally, I make a big batch (around 150 pieces) and freeze them, so I can cook them anytime.
    • Remember to use a non-stick pan to pan fried dumplings, so potstickers will not stick to the pan and have a nice and crunchy bottom.

     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Vivian Wang Tan

      May 16, 2017 at 7:01 am

      Thanks for the videos showing how to make the perfect dumplings! 🙂

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    2. Vicky Omae

      April 23, 2017 at 11:12 pm

      These dumplings are awesome & delicious. I was helping her not too long ago. I'm not very skilled at folding the wrapper but with practice you will make them as pretty as Tracy! Happy dipping!

      Reply

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