Pot Stickers/Chinese Dumplings

The Original Binder · 1981-2017 people: ned origins: chinese
These are a little intimidating at first, but they make up for it with great taste. This recipe is supposed to make four dozen, never too many. They survive the freezer quite well. Ned makes these in your basic, 1960-version electric skillet.

Ingredients

Filling: 1 lb roasted pork or minced cooked pork 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach 1 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp sherry 1 tbsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp salt, or less 3 tbsp minced green onions 3 tbsp minced fresh ginger 3 tbsp minced Chinese parsley (cilantro)

Instructions

Thaw spinach (in the microzap is easiest) and squeeze out most of liquid. Mix with rest of filling ingredients. To wrap: Divide dough into 4 parts. Roll each part out to about 12 inches in length and divide into 12 balls. Roll each ball into 3 inch round flat discs and drop 1 tbsp. of filling in center. Fold the dough over the filling, pinching together at the top for the width of a thumb to make a half circle. On the side nearest to you, make 2 or 3 pleats on each side of the thumb print and pinch them to meet the opposite side to seal in the filling. Cooking: Heat 2 tbsp. of oil in a 12 inch heavy skillet over medium high heat. Lightly brown Pot Stickers until golden on the bottom. Pour 1 cup water into the skillet and cover immediately. Cook over medium heat until most of the liquid is absorbed and Pot Stickers are golden brown on the bottom. Dip: Serve with 2 tbsp. light soy sauce, 1 tsp. sesame oil and 1 tbsp. vinegar. Or you can make a dip of light soy sauce and chili oil to taste.
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FROM The Original Binder · 1981-2017

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