{"id":"recipe_0ddd60443e","slug":"potstickers-guotie","title":"Potstickers (Guotie)","description":"Traditional pan-fried dumplings that are wonderfully crispy on the bottom and tender and juicy on the inside, filled with seasoned ground pork and cabbage.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":40,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g Ground pork","name":"Ground Pork","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"ground","notes":"prefer 80/20 fat ratio","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 cups Napa cabbage, finely shredded","name":"Napa Cabbage","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"finely shredded","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated","name":"Ginger","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"grated","notes":"fresh","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 green onions, finely chopped","name":"Green onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tbsp Soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"light soy sauce preferred","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tbsp Sesame oil","name":"Sesame Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"toasted","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"30 round dumpling wrappers","name":"Dumpling Wrapper","quantity":30,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":30,"usUnit":"piece","form":"round","notes":"store-bought or homemade","group":"Assembly","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 tbsp vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"for frying","group":"Cooking","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1/2 cup water","name":"Water","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"for steaming","group":"Cooking","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the shredded napa cabbage in a bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Let sit for 15 minutes, then squeeze out as much water as possible.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the shredded napa cabbage","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, drained cabbage, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix vigorously in one direction until the mixture becomes sticky.","group":"Filling","title":"Combine the ground pork, drained cabbage, minced garlic, grated ginger","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place a spoonful of filling in the center of a dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold in half, and create pleats along one side to seal tightly. Repeat with remaining wrappers.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place a spoonful of filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange potstickers in the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat vegetable oil","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Carefully pour 1/2 cup (120ml) of water into the pan and immediately cover with a lid. Reduce heat to medium and steam for 5-7 minutes until the water has evaporated.","group":"Cooking","title":"Carefully pour 1/2 cup of water","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the bottoms to crisp up again. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.","group":"Cooking","title":"Remove the lid and continue","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Using a cornstarch slurry instead of plain water for steaming creates a 'lacey' skirt on the bottom of the potstickers. Ensure the cabbage is well-drained to prevent soggy dumplings.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["appetizer","side"],"cookingMethod":["fry","steam"],"equipment":["non-stick skillet","mixing bowl","lid"],"diet":[],"allergens":["wheat","soy","sesame"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":30,"unit":"piece","note":"Approximately 30-35 dumplings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Potstickers can be assembled and frozen in a single layer before cooking. Once frozen, transfer to a bag."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover cooked potstickers in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a pan with a little oil to restore crispness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_0ddd60443e%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=50891563-8346-4711-af43-0115b37a8635","imageAlt":"Potstickers (Guotie) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["dumplings","crispy","pork filling","pan-fried","chinese food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Potstickers (Guotie)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:35:59.547Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:35:59.547Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_8c98f14ca2","slug":"classic-fried-rice-chaofan","title":"Classic Fried Rice (Chǎofàn)","description":"A quick, savory, and satisfying East Asian staple featuring fluffy rice stir-fried with eggs, crisp vegetables, and a touch of soy sauce.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["main","side"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","nut_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_8c98f14ca2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=a9bd1aca-9eb5-41e5-8730-eac0148bdba5","imageAlt":"Classic Fried Rice (Chǎofàn) — recipe cover","tags":["fried-rice","quick","easy","leftover-rice","chinese-cuisine"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_72d96930ee","slug":"classic-salted-edamame","title":"Classic Salted Edamame","description":"A quintessential East Asian snack of young soybeans in the pod, boiled to perfection and seasoned with flaky sea salt.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":8,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein","dairy_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_72d96930ee%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8dbc9240-2dcf-4a42-af9f-fea6a6fa2d9d","imageAlt":"Classic Salted Edamame — recipe cover","tags":["edamame","soybeans","snack","healthy","high protein","vegan","japanese"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_78c5c8b6a2","slug":"hojicha-japanese-roasted-green-tea","title":"Hojicha (Japanese Roasted Green Tea)","description":"A comforting, aromatic Japanese roasted green tea with toasted, nutty, and slightly smoky notes. 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