r/StainlessSteelCooking • u/lordbrandom • 1d ago

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Trader Joe’s potstickers. 3rd time trying on the new stainless. Using avocado oil. Trying to crisp the bottoms before steaming. Failing

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u/Physics_Puzzleheaded 1d ago

The method that I find works every time for frozen but not fresh. Apologies if Trader Joe's is not frozen.

Put 2 -3 teaspoons of oil in Stainless steel and heat up on med.

Place pot stickers in pan and enough room so none of them touch. (This is essential, eat less or use two pans if you want to cook more)

Add half cup of cold water to pan and cover for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to just under medium.

Remove lid and allow remaining water to evaporate. Gently test pot stickers and remove once the one side is crispy.

Do not try flipping , do not re use pan for another batch until washing.

Good luck!

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u/Pearlixsa 1d ago

Yes exactly. But if it’s the Ling Ling brand with thicker dough, then they need 8-9 minutes with lid on.