Pork Potstickers

In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, grated garlic, and grated ginger.

Add the minced green onion whites and chopped cilantro to the bowl.

Pour in the rice vinegar, soy sauce, and mirin. Add the ground Szechuan peppercorns, a pinch of salt, and the toasted sesame oil.

Using your hands, mix the filling until everything is well combined. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

To assemble the potstickers, place a dumpling wrapper on your work surface. Wet the edges with a little water.

Spoon a small amount of the pork filling into the center of the wrapper. Be careful not to overstuff.

Fold the wrapper in half over the filling. Pinch the center to seal, then create small pleats along one side, pressing them against the flat side to seal the dumpling completely.

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan.

Carefully arrange the potstickers in a single layer in the skillet. Cover with a lid and steam for 3-4 minutes.

Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high to allow any remaining water to evaporate.

Add the avocado oil to the skillet. Pan-fry the potstickers for 1-2 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.

Transfer the potstickers to a serving plate. Drizzle with garlic chili oil and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion tops.