Say goodbye to complicated dinners and overly processed dipping sauces, and welcome a recipe that elevates your mealtime experience. This recipe not only delivers the wholesome flavors you desire but also provides the convenience of effortless preparation.

With its undeniable appeal to children, straightforward cooking steps and the added advantage of equally delightful leftovers, this dish is perfectly suited for uncomplicated yet heartwarming family dinners.

Pot stickers are a type of dumpling that are often shaped into a pleated crescent form and filled with pork and cabbage. However, there are numerous varieties to suit your unique tastes and preferences – we’ve shared our favorites below!

These delightful dumplings can be prepared through pan-frying, resulting in a crispy outer layer and a succulent interior. Alternatively, they can be steamed or boiled for a consistently tender texture. They are commonly served with a soy-based dipping sauce.

When it comes to bottled sauces, many contain vegetable oils, canola oil, natural flavorings (with no clear source), refined sugars, coloring and preservatives. These highly processed ingredients not only lead to weight gain but are also associated with digestive issues, inflammation and various health concerns.

This homemade sauce is simple to toss together and uses easily recognizable, real-food ingredients that you can confidently serve to your loved ones, making it a great choice for this recipe!

Our 3-year-old and 1-year-old LOVE these Pot Sticker Dumplings with Dipping Sauce. Because they’re not a fan of spicy flavors, we omit the chili pepper flakes from the sauce. Instead, we sprinkle them on our individual servings. It’s a simple way to modify a meal so that our entire family can enjoy it!

• Green Onions / Scallions – Incorporating finely chopped green onions imparts a zesty and fresh flavor. Make sure to finely chop the green onion for easy dipping.
• Cilantro – Finely minced cilantro imparts a vibrant, herbal essence to the sauce. A little goes a long way.
• Red Pepper Flakes, Hot Sauce, or Chili Oil – Elevate the sauce’s flavor with a touch of heat. Personally, we like red pepper flakes for that extra kick.
• Fresh Ginger – Grating fresh ginger infuses the sauce with a distinct and invigorating spiciness and can further elevate their flavor.
• Sesame Seeds – Ideal for adding texture and enhancing the sauce’s visual appeal on the plate.

• If you’re serving this to kids, eliminate the crushed red pepper flakes.
• Don’t forget to sample the sauce and tweak it to suit your preferences. You might discover that you desire a sweeter sauce (simply add a touch of honey) or a more savory one (stir in some extra liquid aminos or sesame oil). The amount of vinegar can also be adjusted depending on the tartness of the vinegar you’re using.
• If pan-frying, take the skillet off the heat before introducing water, swiftly covering it, and then returning the skillet to the stovetop. This precautionary step is essential for averting potential oil spatters.

If you make this Easy Pot Sticker Dumplings with Dipping Sauce recipe, we would love to hear how it turned out! Leave a comment below sharing what your friends and family thought of it. We love hearing from you and your ideas inspire us all! Don’t forget to tag @fullforlifegal on Instagram so we can admire your masterpiece! 🌟