(Original article published January 23, 2012. Updated October 9, 2025.)
Summary
Ring in Chinese New Year with a feast that symbolizes prosperity and good fortune. These homemade pork-and-vegetable pot stickers are pan-fried to golden perfection and finished with a quick steam for that ideal chewy-crisp bite. Short on time? We also carry delicious pre-made dumplings in our freezer case, so you can celebrate without the prep.
Quick Facts
| Prep Time: 40 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes |
| Total Time: 50 minutes | Yield: ~24 dumplings |
| Difficulty: Intermediate | Cuisine: Chinese |
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup celery, minced
- ¼ cup carrots, minced
- ¼ cup green onions, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup mushrooms, minced
- ½ lb ground pork (or turkey or chicken)
- 1 tsp concentrated chicken stock
- 2 tbsp Shao Xing (Chinese rice cooking wine)
- Pinches of salt, white pepper, and sugar
- Round wonton wrappers
- Canola oil, for frying
- Water or chicken stock, for steaming
Shortcut: Find ready-to-cook wontons in the freezer case at Tony’s Market.
Instructions
- Make the filling: Finely mince the vegetables and combine in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix ground meat with chicken stock, Shao Xing, and the salt, white pepper, and sugar. Combine the meat mixture with the vegetables and mix well.
- Assemble: Moisten the edges of a wonton wrapper. Add about 1 teaspoon of filling to the center. Fold in half, then pleat one side and press to seal into a crescent. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Pan-fry: Heat a heavy 12-inch skillet over medium-high and add a drizzle of canola oil. Arrange dumplings in a single layer, not touching. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Steam: Carefully add about ⅓ cup water or stock. Cover tightly and steam 3–4 minutes, until cooked through.
- Crisp & serve: Remove the lid and cook briefly to re-crisp the bottoms. Serve hot with a dipping sauce of soy sauce and hot chili oil (la yu).
Pairings & Celebration
- Serve with: Chinese Garlic Shrimp, Chinese Meatball with Stir Fry Napa, and Asian Fried Rice
- Shop ingredients: Tony’s Market Locations >
- Greeting: Gung Hay Fat Choy — wishing you prosperity in the new year!
Nutritional Snapshot
Approx. 80 calories per dumpling • Protein-rich and packed with flavor
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