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Asian-inspired·Appetizer

Lace-Skirt Frozen Dumplings

A visually stunning technique to elevate ordinary frozen pot stickers by creating a delicate, crispy, web-like 'lace skirt' made from a simple flour slurry.

Prep

5m

Cook

10m

Total

15m

Serves

1

Method

  1. 01

    Whisk together the liquid (water or broth), flour, and salt or cayenne in a small bowl until perfectly smooth to create the slurry. Set aside.

    Step 1
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  2. 02

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and sesame oil. Scrape any ice crystals off the bottom of the frozen dumplings and arrange them in the pan, flat-side down.

    Step 2
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  3. 03

    Cover the pan with a lid and sear the dumplings for 2-3 minutes to begin browning the bottoms and thawing the interiors.

    Step 3
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  4. 04

    Give the slurry a final whisk and pour it into the pan around the dumplings. Optionally, use the lid for another minute to ensure the dumplings are cooked through, then remove the lid.

    Step 4
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  5. 05

    Reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered as the moisture evaporates and the flour begins to brown and form a lacy, crispy web. Continue cooking until the edges begin to pull away from the pan and the skirt is golden brown.

    Step 5
    Watch · 6:18
  6. 06

    Carefully loosen any stuck edges with a spatula. Place a plate over the top of the skillet and quickly flip to release the dumplings. Garnish with chives and serve immediately with dipping sauce on the side.

    Step 6
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From Chef John

  • “Fork don't lie.”
  • “You are after all the Mary Quant of using what you want.”
  • “The best way to dress up a plate of frozen dumplings or pot stickers is with this easy to make gorgeous crispy skirt.”