Thursday, July 31, 2008
Potstickers
Ingredients
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground turkey
4 oz silken tofu
2 TBS soy sauce
1 & 1/2 TBS grated ginger
1 & 1/2 TBS scallions
2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 package wonton skins
How to make Potstickers
Folding scalloped edges on gyoza is a skill that eludes me, even after repeated viewings of Yong Fook's how-to video. Luckily my lack of dexterity is no match for my love of potstickers!
Combine meats, tofu and seasonings in a bowl and mix thouroughy
Lay out as many wrappers as your work area will allow
Add a measured amount(I use a tablespoon) to the center of each wrapper
Moisten the edge of the wraps with water using your finger
Fold each corner up and press together
Twist wrapper corners in the same direction so that the filling is completely sealed and your dumpling looks like a large dough Hershey Kiss.
Repeat steps 2 through 6 until all of your filling is used
Preheat a small amount of canola oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat
Place dumplings in hot pan a few at a time
Pan fry until a delicious brown crust is formed on the dumpling
Reduce heat to low and carefully add enough water to cover the bottom of pan
Cover pan and allow potstickers to steam for about five minutes
Cool and serve
