But steamed rather that boiled and then pan fried.
Chicken stock goes in the pan at the last minute to stop them from sticking to the pan.
Uh-uh. Chicken stock goes into the pan to cook the browned dumplings. The pan is covered while cooking and after a few minutes, uncovered to allow the broth to cook away and allow the bottom of the dumplings to form a browned crispy bottom. Using a non stock pan, or enough oil, they won’t stick. ( I just ended 38 years of teaching Chinese Cooking)