Gather potsticker wrappers, ground pork or chicken, cabbage, scallions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper
Finely chop the cabbage and scallions
Mix the meat, cabbage, scallions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl
Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper
Moisten the wrapper edge with water
Fold the wrapper in half and pinch to seal, pleating one side if desired
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat
Arrange the potstickers in the skillet in a single layer
Cook until the bottoms are golden brown
Add a small amount of water to the skillet
Cover and steam until the water evaporates and the filling is cooked through
Remove the lid and let the bottoms crisp again
Serve with soy sauce, vinegar, or dipping sauce