For the stuffing ingredients, use whatever is on hand and whatever you will enjoy.
Pot Stickers
Yield 64 (Obviously adjust to how many are needed)
- 2 cups cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely chopped
- 1 lb lean pork, ground
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine, sherry or 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 64 wonton wrappers (usually 1 pkg)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
DIPPING SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- Sprinkle salt over the shredded cabbage and let stand for 5 minutes, then squeeze out liquid.
- Squeeze out any liquid from the shrimp.
- Mix cabbage, shrimp, pork, soy, wine, onion, oil, ginger and garlic (filling can be mixed and refrigerated for up to 6 hours in advance).
- On each wrapper (keep them covered with a damp cloth so they do no dry out) place about 2 tsp of the mix and seal the edges, use a bit of water on the edge, try to press out all the air and ensure they are tightly sealed (At this point you can freeze them individually on a cookie sheet and them place in a plastic bag. They will keep for a month. Defrost in fridge before continuing).
- In 2 large skillets heat 1 tbsp oil, fry 16 dumplings for 1 minute or until golden on one side add 1/4 cup of stock into the pan, reduce heat to low, cover and cook, without turning for about 7 minutes or until the dumpling is translucent and most of the liquid has evaporated Uncover and on higher heat cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the bottoms are dark brown, drain put on a platter and keep warm.
- Repeat for the remaining 32 dumplings.
- Mix the dipping sauce and serve with warm or hot dumplings.
Wonton Wrappers
Yield 24
- 1 egg
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup water, as needed
- Extra flour as needed
- Lightly beat the egg with the salt. Add 1/4 cup water.
- Sift the flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the middle and add the egg and water mixture. Mix in with the flour. Add as much of the remaining water as necessary to form a dough. (Add more water than the recipe calls for if the dough is too dry).
- Form the dough into a ball and knead for about 5 minutes, or until it forms a smooth, workable dough. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out until very thin, and cut into 3 1/2-inch squares. Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.
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