Alliterative Perfect Pork Potstickers

Put all the ingredients except the wonton wrappers, water, stock and canola oil in a large bowl and combine thoroughly; the best way is with your hands.

For each dumpling, lay one wonton wrapper on your work surface. Paint the edges of the wrapper with water to help them stick together. Spoon 1 teaspoon of pork filling into the wrapper (this may vary depending on the size of your wrappers). Fold however you want, as long as all the edges are securely sealed.

To cook, heat a large skillet over medium/medium-high heat. Put a thin layer of canola oil in the pan; I like to pour a small amount in and use a pastry brush or wadded paper towel to spread it around. Lay the pot stickers in the hot pan, being careful not to crowd them, and cook for 2 minutes; they will stick firmly to the pan. Pour in the stock, cover the pan, and cook for another 2 minutes.

Remove the lid and carefully lift the potstickers out of the pan; I like a fish spatula to do this. They may be slightly resistant to removal, but give them a nudge and they’ll come right out. Wipe out your pan (or deglaze it with some water to get up any gunk in the bottom) before cooking the next batch.