chinese pot stickers
- you will need:
- 1 cup cabbage, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely chopped
- 1/2 lb lean pork, ground
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine, sherry or white wine
- 1/2 tablespoon green onion, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 32 wonton wrappers (usually 1 pkg)
- 1/8 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
DIPPING SAUCE
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
Directions
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1
Sprinkle salt over the shredded cabbage and let stand for 5 minutes, then squeeze out liquid.
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2
Squeeze out any liquid from the shrimp.
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3
Mix cabbage, shrimp, pork, soy, wine, onion, oil, ginger and garlic (filling can be mixed and refrigerated for up to 6 hours in advance).
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4
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).
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5
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.
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6
Repeat for the remaining 32 dumplings.
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7
Mix the dipping sauce and serve with warm or hot dumplings.
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