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Monday, November 28, 2011

Homemade Pork Pot Stickers

Well the long holiday weekend is over, and it was back to work for me and I’m sure most of you!  I was lucky enough to be able to do some field work this morning (i.e. I was outside and it was GORGEOUS out today!), so my first day back was alright ;)

I recently received a few coupons to try out some Nasoya products!  I cashed in this weekend, and was most excited to try out the wonton wrappers!

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Wonton wrappers are one of those products I’ve seen on countless blogs and it seems the possibilities for them are endless.  However, I wanted to start simple and decided to try my hand at some homemade pot stickers!

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I remembered seeing Elina’s video a while back and it seemed pretty simple. 

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I browsed a few recipes and ultimately combined them to make my own version using ground pork (I tend to steer clear of poultry the days following Thanksgiving weekend…turkey overload).

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Pork Pot Stickers
Adapted from Cooking Light

  • 1/2 lb lean ground pork
  • 1 cup finely chopped Napa cabbage
  • 1 cup finely chopped Bok Choy
  • 1 T low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp fresh peeled, minced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup diced shitake mushrooms
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup chopped scallions
  • 24 wonton wrappers (such as Nasoya)
  • 2 tsp canola oil, divided
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • Dipping Sauce of choice! (such as Trader Joe’s Gyozo sauce)
  1. Heat a large non-stick skillet over med-med/high heat, spray with canola oil cooking spray, add pork and cook for 3-4 min until meat is mostly cooked.  Then add garlic, ginger, and mushrooms, and continue cooking 2-3 min more.
  2. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, cabbage, and bok choy.  Cook for 4-5 minutes until the cabbage and bok choy begins to wilt.
  3. Add lemon zest and scallions, cook for another 2 min.  Turn off heat, and set aside.
  4. Now you’ll want to prepare a “wrapping station”: get your wonton wrappers ready, have a small bowl of water for dipping your fingers, and have your filling nearby.  Wash your hands!
  5. Take 1 wonton, spoon a small amount of filling (just under a Tbsp), and place it in the center of your wonton wrapper.  Wet your fingers in the water, and rub water around all 4 edges of your wrapper.
  6. Bring corners of wonton wrapper together and press the edges to seal in the filling.  You create a triangle shaped pot sticker.  Transfer to a platter and continue until all the filling is used up.
  7. At this point you can re-use your pan and just wipe it down with a paper towel.
  8. Heat the pan at med heat and add 1 tsp canola oil.  Add 12 of your pot stickers to the pan seam side up, and cook for 1-2 min until the bottoms start to brown.  Then add 1 cup broth, cover, and cook for 4-5 min or until wonton skins look softened and cooked.
  9. Repeat step 8 with remaining pot stickers, pouring out excess broth after the first batch. 
  10. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!

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These were AWESOME!!  Loved the filling even on it’s own! The hint of lemon was so delicious.

Notes:

  • I shredded my cabbage and bok choy in the food processor.
  • I also chopped up extras of all my veggie ingredients to make a lo Mein to go with the meal!  I used Lizzy’s recipe as a a guide, minus the shrimp, and just using the veggies I had chopped up plus some broccoli and broccoli slaw.  I used the Nasoya Chinese noodles for the lo mien. 

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Veggie Lo Mein actions

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The pot stickers were really the star of the meal!    IMG_2235

Next time I’m making a huge batch a head of time, having a wonton-filling assembly line with help from Brian and just keep these babies in the freezer.  If you want to freeze them, fill them, seal them, then freeze them on a cookie sheet first then transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container.

Now on a random note I HAVE to share a new purchase with you.

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So I realize this isn’t exactly a “share worthy” outfit, but the item I wanted to show you was my fun new leggings!!

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They are from Nordstrom (hosiery dept), Navy blue with a fun Nordic print on the lower leg!  They also come in grey.  I love them.

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10 comments:

  1. Such a great dish!! I love wonton wrappers-awesome as lasagna! Those leggings are super cute

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  2. Making dumplings are almost as fun as eating them...almost!

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  3. i love the leggings, but i usually wear mine with boots and that would defeat the purpose. but all this warm weather means i need to invest in a fun pair along with cute new flats!

    oh and the dumplings look amazing, too!!

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  4. Wow those wontons look amazing!!! I've done a lot with wonton wraps, but I've never steamed before. I must try. Also, love the leggings!

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  5. This looks delicious! I love pot stickers but have never attempted to make them myself. Ps.- love the leggings!

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  6. Cute leggings! The wontons and lo mein both look amazing. I made pork wontons from scratch, wrappers and all, a couple years ago and keep wanting to make them again because they are so good... and so nice to have in the freezer for future meals.

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  7. I love eating those. Always have.

    Oh, and the leggings are great.

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