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potsticker

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[pot-stik-er] / ˈpɒtˌstɪk ər /
Or pot sticker

noun

  1. a pan-fried and steamed Chinese dumpling with a ground meat or vegetable filling.


Etymology

Origin of potsticker

First recorded in 1960–65; loan translation of Chinese (Mandarin) guōtiē, equivalent to guō “pot, pan” + tiē “stick, glue” (from the dumpling’s sticking to the pan when fried)


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Think about it — ravioli, empanada, pierogi, potsticker — all dumplings.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 29, 2017

What to drink Chicken potsticker dumplings An aromatic white such as riesling, pinot gris or torrontés could handle the fiery sauce.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 5, 2015

FB Malaysia, by Mandy Yin Sesame chicken potsticker dumplings with ginger chilli sauce Facebook Twitter Pinterest Mandy Yin’s satay, laksa and sesame chicken potsticker dumplings: a Malaysian feast.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 5, 2015

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