Chinese · appetizer
Potstickers (锅贴)
Potstickers (锅贴) reads umami 6.2, richness 4.7 and salinity 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Chinese appetizer, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.2 · Richness 4.7 · Salinity 4.7 · Nutty 3.5 · Allium 3.3 · Funk & Ferment 3.2 · Herbaceous 2.4 · Warm Spice 2.3 · Sweetness 2.2 · Sourness 1.5 · Floral 1.4 · Bitterness 1.1 · Earthy 1.1 · Heat 0.7
What's in it (11)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 oz ground pork
- 2 cups napa cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 3 scallions, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
Time & effort: about 50 min (35 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 126.6 kcal, 5.3 g protein, 5.2 g fat, 15.1 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Mix pork with salted and squeezed cabbage, ginger, scallions, and seasonings.
- Wrap in thin flour-water dough circles and crimp the edges.
- Fry the flat side in oil until golden, then add water, cover, and steam until the wrappers are cooked through.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.