Shelly's Recipe

POT STICKERS (TGIF)

Category: Hot

DOUGH:
2 1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup hot water
1 tbsp shortening or oil

FILLING:
1 lb ground pork
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp grated ginger
Pinch sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
3 green onions, chopped
1 egg
1 tbsp corn starch
1 can water chestnuts, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

DIPPING SAUCE:
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tsp chili oil
1 green onion, chopped

Combine dough ingredients in bowl and incorporate into a smooth dough. Allow to rest for 20 minutes, covered.

Combine filling ingredients. Combine dipping sauce ingredients.

Roll dough about 1/8 inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out 3 inch circles. Brush a little water over the circles and place about 2 tsp filling in center. Fold circles in half and press to seal, making sure to squeeze out any air. Stand dumplings up on the folded side and press slightly so that they stand up nice.

To cook, bring a pot of salted water to boil, and boil until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain well. The dumplings may be frozen at this point for future use; this recipe makes about 8 dozen. Heat a skillet with about 2 tbsp oil and fry dumplings on one side only, until nicely browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce.