Shrimp Potstickers

Makes 16 potstickers (4 servings)

• Filling
• 4 ounces peeled and deveined medium shrimp, chopped
• 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage
• ½ cup minced scallions
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying
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• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 16 round dumpling wrappers (see Chef’s Notes)

1. To make the filling, in a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, cabbage, scallions, ginger, garlic, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the filling mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage has cooked down and is soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer the filling from the pan to a large bowl and let cool completely.

3. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the water and the flour to form a paste.

4. Lay the dumpling wrappers on a work surface and use your finger or a pastry brush to brush the edges with the flour paste.

5. Place 1 tablespoon of the cooled filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Fold the wrapper over the filling and seal it by pressing the tines of a fork along the edge of the dumpling.

6. To cook the dumplings, heat about 3 tablespoons of oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Lay the dumplings in a single layer, flat side down, in the pan, making sure the entire bottom of the pan is covered. Cook until the dumplings are golden brown on the bottom, 1 to 3 minutes.

7. Reduce the heat to low, carefully pour the remaining 1 cup of water into the pan, and then cover with a lid or aluminum foil. Turn the heat back to medium and cook until the dumplings are fully cooked and very hot, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately, with Potsticker Dipping Sauce (recipe follows) on the side.

Chef’s Notes

You can substitute ground beef, turkey, or pork for the shrimp.

Dumpling wrappers are available in the frozen section of most grocery stores and Asian markets.

About Potstickers

Potstickers are thinly wrapped Asian dumplings filled with ground meats, seafood, and/or vegetables that are pan fried until crispy on one side and then steamed. They are always served with a soy-based dipping sauce, which can be sweet, salty, sour, and even spicy.

Potsticker Dipping Sauce

Makes ½ cup

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and scallions. Refrigerate until ready to use.