How to Make Potstickers | vegetarian potstickers recipe

Hi everyone, Lisa here and today we are going to be making some potstickers. Potstickers were one of my favorite dumplings growing up because they're pan fried and they get this really nice crispy texture on the bottom. Today we are going to be making some vegetarian potstickers made of cabbage, carrots, shallots, garlic and ginger, and some Chinese chives. All we're doing is we're just going to prep the filling, seal and pleat the potstickers, and stick them on the frying pan. That's it, so let's get started. Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for a minute or two until they start to brown. Then add the garlic and the ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until you start smelling the fragrance of the spices. Add the cabbage and cook it for about two minutes. Add about a teaspoon of salt to the cabbage. Add the carrots and chives and cook them for another minute. Then transfer the filling to a plate and let the filling cool for about 10 minutes before you make the dumplings. One of the important things about making potstickers is choosing the right wrappers. Now I'm going to be honest, I usually buy my wrappers from the Chinese supermarket. I tried making it myself before and it's just a pain in the neck. When you're selecting your package of wrappers, you want to make sure you get the one that has a lot of separation. To start making the dumplings, dip a wrapper in water about half an inch in. Then rotate the wrapper until about two-thirds of the edge is wet. Then place a wrapper on your left hand with the dry part of the edge nearest you. Add about a tablespoon and a half of filling to the center of the wrapper. Use your left thumb to hold the filling inside the dumpling. Then with your right hand, make a small pinch on the right side of the wrapper. Using your index fingers, create a pleat by pinching a bit of the wrapper together. freeze them to preserve their shape. To cook the potstickers, heat some oil over medium heat in your non-stick pan or cast iron skillet. Once the pan is hot, add the potstickers. Let the potstickers pan fry for about two minutes or so until they start to brown on the bottom. Next, you're going to add some water to the pan so that the dumplings can steam. As you're pouring hot water into the pan, you should hold on to the pan cover as a shield. Keep the pan covered and let the potstickers cook for about six to eight minutes. Once they're done, transfer them to a plate and repeat for the remaining potstickers. Potstickers do take a while to make, but they're very fun to prepare with your friends and family. For the full recipe, visit my blog at healthynibbles.com, which is linked in the description. If you want more healthy recipes, don't forget to subscribe to my channel. Until next time, bye!