Potstickers
- ½ c dried shiitake mushrooms, reconstituted according to directions, stems removed, minced
- 2 c shredded napa cabbage
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ bb minced port
- ½ c sliced scallions
- 1 Tbl soy sauce
- 1 Tbl sesame oil
- 1 ½ tsp mirin or white wine
- 1 ½ tsp minced fresh ginger
- 1 ½ Tbl cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp ground white pepper
- 45 wonton wrappers
- 4 Tbl canola oil
- 1 c chicken broth
- Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce (recipe follows)
Mix cabbage and salt in a large bowl and let stand 30 min. Wring out cabbage and mix with mushrooms, pork, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, ginger, cornstarch and pepper.
Place wonton wrapper on a flat surface. Brush with water, add a spoonful of filling and press closed in a triangle. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Heat canola oil in a large non-stick skillet. Add 10-12 potstickers in a single layer and sauté until brown. Add ¼ c stock, cover and let steam 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan and repeat with remaining potstickers until all are cooked. Serve with dipping sauce. Makes 40-45 potstickers
Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce- 5 Tbl rice wine vinegar
- 6 Tbl soy sauce
- 3 Tbl warm water
- 1 ½ Tbl sugar
- 1 Tbl sesame oil
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 2 Tbl minced fresh ginger
- 2 tsp minced hot chili pepper
Whisk together all ingredients and chill.



