With a flavorful filling and pasta-like wrapper with a crispy, crunchy bottom, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more satisfying food than a good pot sticker. The good news is, this recipe makes them easy! Using store-bought dumpling wrappers and a quick stir-together filling, these simplified pot stickers are achievable in any kitchen. The most time-consuming part is filling and folding, but extra hands make it fun and quick! It's the perfect activity for the family, a fun edible craft with friends, or a unique
. Whether you’re frying them up that night or freezing them for a rainy day, these flavorful pot stickers make a filling snack or dunked into or nestled in a bowl of !
What is the difference between dumplings and pot stickers?
Simply put, a pot sticker is a type of dumpling. Coined by Buwei Yang Chow in her book (1945), pot stickers are dim sum favorites usually containing pork, cabbage, scallions, ginger, and sesame oil. They are steamed and pan-fried in the same pan, giving them a chewy top and crispy bottom.
They get their name because the starchy dumpling wrapper can sometimes stick to the pan; make sure to use a nonstick skillet for these!
Dumplings usually consist of pieces of cooked dough, often wrapped around fillings. However, American do not have a filling; the dumpling is more of a dough that is cooked in a flavorful chicken soup. There are so many examples of dumplings around the world, each with their own unique story and classification.
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