Homemade Pork Dumplings (Potstickers) with Napa Cabbage
These homemade pork dumplings are filled with napa cabbage, ginger, garlic, and sesame flavor, then pan fried and steamed until perfectly crispy and juicy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, minced garlic, minced ginger, egg, sliced napa cabbage, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Mix until fully combined.
Lay parchment paper on the counter or set out a baking sheet. Prepare your dumpling wrappers, filling, and a small bowl of water for sealing. Keep unused wrappers covered so they do not dry out.
Place one dumpling wrapper on your work surface. Add about 1 teaspoon of filling to the center. Dip your finger in water and lightly wet the edges of the wrapper.
Fold the wrapper in half into a half moon shape. Create pleats along one side, pressing them into the other side, until fully sealed. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add dumplings in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.
Carefully add about 1/3 cup water to the skillet. Immediately cover with a lid and steam for 5 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers look slightly translucent.
Remove dumplings from the pan and serve warm with dipping sauce.
