extra crispy potstickers with sourdough discard skirt
extra delicious, extra pretty potstickers decorated with sourdough discard slurry to create the extra crispy skirt. this recipe makes enough for a single 8" skillet serving. scale as needed, adjusting for skillet size.
formula
- 25 g sourdough starter discard
- 100 g warm water
method
- on medium to medium-high heat, heat up a thin layer of oil in a 8" non-stick skillet.
- while waiting, mix together discard and water with a fork or a whisk.
- place 5 - 6 potstickers in a pinwheel shape in sizzling skillet. fry until lightly golden, about 1 minute.
- then, slowly pour liquid slurry mixture into skillet. it should completely cover the bottom of the skillet.
- cover with lid immediately. cook, covered, for 5 minutes.
- remove cover, and let cook until water completely evaporated, about another 5 minutes. while cooking, loosen up sides with a spatula.
- potstickers are done when skirt is thin, dry, and crisp. sides should be loose enough so that you can slide the spatula underneath the crispy skirt, and transfer it onto a plate.
- make more slurry and repeat as desired with remaining potstickers. if you know you're making 5 batches of 6 potstickers each in total, you could make 5x the slurry up front, pouring 125g of it per batch, making sure to stir well before each pour.
- enjoy on its own or with a black vinegar chili oil garlic-based dipping sauce!