Cook Chef Wong's Delicious Pork Pot Stickers
Make Chef Wong's pork pot stickers by mixing filling, wrapping dumplings, and pan-frying them with an adult's help to learn cooking skills.
Step-by-step guide to make Chef Wong's pork pot stickers
Step 1
Gather all materials on the counter and ask an adult to supervise the whole activity.
Step 2
Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
Step 3
With an adult, finely chop the green onions garlic fresh ginger and cabbage on the cutting board.
Step 4
Put the ground pork into the mixing bowl.
Step 5
Add the chopped vegetables soy sauce sesame oil salt and pepper to the bowl.
Step 6
Mix the filling with a spoon until everything is well combined and slightly sticky.
Step 7
Place one dumpling wrapper flat in the palm of your clean hand.
Step 8
Spoon a small teaspoon of filling into the center of the wrapper.
Step 9
Dip a fingertip into the small cup of water and run the water around the edge of the wrapper.
Step 10
Fold the wrapper in half and press the edges together to seal the dumpling; make little pleats if you want.
Step 11
Repeat wrapping until all the filling is used.
Step 12
With an adult, heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in the frying pan and place the pot stickers flat side down to fry until their bottoms are golden.
Step 13
With an adult, pour about 1/4 cup of water into the pan then cover to steam until the filling is cooked through and the water has mostly evaporated.
Step 14
Ask the adult to move the cooked pot stickers to a plate and let them cool slightly before eating.
Step 15
Share a photo and story of your finished pot stickers on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I can't find dumpling wrappers or ground pork?
If dumpling wrappers aren't available, use wonton wrappers or cut small flour tortillas to size for the step 'Place one dumpling wrapper flat,' and if ground pork is hard to find substitute ground chicken or turkey in the mixing bowl.
My pot stickers fall apart or leak when frying—what should I check?
If pot stickers leak or fall apart, make sure when you 'run the water around the edge' and 'press the edges together' that the rim is fully moistened and tightly sealed with pleats, and use a hot pan with a thin layer of vegetable oil to prevent sticking when placing them flat side down.
How can I change the activity for different ages so it's safe and fun?
For ages 3–5 let them help mix the filling and spoon a teaspoon into wrappers while an adult does the chopping and all stovetop steps; for 6–10 practice chopping with supervision and sealing pleats; for 11+ include them in frying, pouring 1/4 cup water, and covering to steam with an adult present.
How can we personalize or extend the recipe for more variety or a fun project?
To personalize, try adding chopped shrimp, mushrooms, or tofu to the filling, make a quick dipping sauce with soy sauce and vinegar, sprinkle sesame seeds after frying, and take a photo and story of your finished pot stickers to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about cooking and kitchen safety for kids
🥟 Jiaozi (Chinese dumplings) have been enjoyed for around 1,800 years — talk about a tasty tradition!
👩🍳 A tiny dab of water on the wrapper edge is the chef’s secret to a perfect seal — no leaks while cooking!
🔥 Potstickers get their signature crispy bottom by frying first, then adding water and steaming them in the same pan.
🐖 Pork is the world’s most-eaten meat and is often used in dumpling fillings for its juicy, flavorful bite.
⏱️ Make extras! Potstickers freeze well and can be cooked straight from frozen with a few extra minutes in the pan.
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