Vegetarian Easy Potstickers

Total time50 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time20 min

Golden, crisp-bottomed dumplings packed with finely shredded napa cabbage, green onion, garlic, and fresh ginger make for a satisfying homemade appetizer or main. The filling comes together with a savory splash of soy sauce and a drizzle of sesame oil, then gets pleated by hand into neat little half-moons before hitting a hot skillet. A quick sear followed by a steam-and-crisp finish gives every dumpling that signature contrast: crackly on the bottom, tender and juicy through the middle. Dip them in a bright, tangy sauce built from rice vinegar, ginger, and a touch of chili oil for extra warmth. This is a great one to add to a vegetarian rotation, and the folding technique here works beautifully no matter what filling ends up inside. Serve them straight out of the pan while they're still sizzling for the best texture.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the filling

1 lb ground pork
CHi Organic Plant-Based Ground Pork Original Hungry Planet Plant-Based Ground Pork, Vegan Omnipork Ground Plant-Based Prok-Style Ground
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Chef's tip
Pick the form that matches the recipe - a raw, moldable ground for patties, meatballs, or meatloaf; crumbles only for loose browned meat. Cook it in the recipe like the meat, checking doneness against the package guidance.
1 cup napa cabbage, finely shredded
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp white pepper

For the dumplings

24 round dumpling wrappers (about 3-inch diameter)
2 tbsp neutral oil (such as vegetable oil or canola oil), divided
⅓ cup water, divided

For the dipping sauce

3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tsp chili oil (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the shredded napa cabbage in a colander, toss with a pinch of salt, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible with your hands, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2
Add the ground pork, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and white pepper to the bowl with the cabbage. Mix with your hands or a fork until the ingredients are evenly combined and the mixture holds together when pressed.

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