Perfect Potstickers

Alton Brown

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2004

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Wanton Ways

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Total Time:
1 hr 10 min
Prep
50 min
Cook
20 min
Yield:
35 to 40 potstickers
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 35 to 40 small wonton wrappers
  • Water, for sealing wontons
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 1/3 cups chicken stock, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.

Combine the first 11 ingredients in a medium-size mixing bowl (pork through cayenne). Set aside.

To form the dumplings, remove 1 wonton wrapper from the package, covering the others with a damp cloth. Brush 2 of the edges of the wrapper lightly with water. Place 1/2 rounded teaspoon of the pork mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold over, seal edges, and shape as desired. Set on a sheet pan and cover with a damp cloth. Repeat procedure until all of the filling is gone.

Heat a 12-inch saute pan over medium heat. Brush with vegetable oil once hot. Add 8 to 10 potstickers at a time to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, without touching. Once the 2 minutes are up, gently add 1/3 cup chicken stock to the pan, turn the heat down to low, cover, and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove wontons to a heatproof platter and place in the warm oven. Clean the pan in between batches by pouring in water and allowing the pan to deglaze. Repeat until all the wontons are cooked. Serve immediately.

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  • on January 30, 2012

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    I have made these a few times long ago and love them. Do I cook the meat before adding all the other ingredients?

    thanks!

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  • on January 30, 2012

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    Awesome. I loved it. Doubled the scalion and used a whole bell pepper just cuz. Also, I used locally made sausage. Watch the video. Super delicious, but not quite sure how to clean the pan.

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  • on January 14, 2012

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    This recipe is easy and delicious. The kids love it and adults too. I like mine crispy so I cook them a few minutes longer. I love Alton's recipes. He keeps it simple and delicious.

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