Pot Stickers, Spinach Variation Recipe

Name: Pot Stickers, Spinach Variation
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling water; 1 (7/8-ounce) package dried shiitake mushrooms; 1/2 cup cooked long-grain rice; 1/3 cup finely chopped canned water chestnuts; 1/3 cup minced green onions; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon minced peeled gingerroot; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; 1 egg white; 1 garlic clove, minced; 30 won ton wrappers; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 cup water, divided

Servings: persons

1 cup boiling water
1 (7/8-ounce) package dried shiitake mushrooms
1/2 cup cooked long-grain rice
1/3 cup finely chopped canned water chestnuts
1/3 cup minced green onions
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced peeled gingerroot
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
1 egg white
1 garlic clove, minced
30 won ton wrappers
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup water, divided

1
Combine boiling water and mushrooms in a bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain; discard stems, and mince caps.
2
Combine mushroom caps, rice, and next 8 ingredients, and stir well.
3
Working with 1 won ton wrapper at a time (cover remaining wrappers to keep them from drying out), spoon about 1 tablespoon spinach mixture into center of each wrapper.
4
Moisten edges of wrapper with water, and bring 2 opposite corners to center, pinching points to seal. Bring the remaining 2 corners to center, pinching points to seal. Pinch 4 edges together to seal. Place pot stickers on a large baking sheet sprinked with cornstarch; cover loosely with a towel to keep them from drying out.
5
Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place half of pot stickers in bottom of skillet; cook 3 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Add 1/2 cup water to skillet; cover and cook 3 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Place pot stickers on a serving platter; set aside, and keep warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup boiling water, 1 (7/8-ounce) package dried shiitake mushrooms, 1/2 cup cooked long-grain rice, 1/3 cup finely chopped canned water chestnuts, and more.

Yes, Pot Stickers, Spinach Variation falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pot Stickers, Spinach Variation

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Variations & substitutions

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