Pot Stickers Traditional

Step 1
Crumble pork into a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.

Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix together the pork, cabbage, green onion, ginger, water chestnuts, salt, sugar and sesame oil. Chill in the refrigerator 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.

Step 3
Place a tablespoon of the pork mixture into each of the wonton wrappers. Fold the wrappers, and seal the edges with a moistened fork.

Step 4
In a large, deep skillet, heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium high heat. Place the pot stickers into the oil seam sides up. Heat 30 seconds to a minute. Pour water into the skillet. Gently boil 7 to 8 minutes, until oil and water begins to sizzle, then add remaining oil. When the bottoms begin to brown, remove pot stickers from heat.

Step 5
In a small serving bowl, mix together the chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar, adjusting proportions to taste.