Kelly's Pot Stickers

I adapted this recipe from the back of the package of wonton wrappers. They can be a little "putsy" to make, but SO good - I get asked to make them again & again! Be creative with the meats & veggies - chicken or shrimp will work. Add any other firm veggies you have on hand - celery, beans sprouts, water chestnuts, etc. You can make these ahead & just reheat for guests. Enjoy!!!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 50 appetizers

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  ground lean pork
• 1  cup cabbage (finely chopped)
• 3  green onions (finely chopped)
• 1  carrot (finely chopped)
• 1  garlic clove (minced)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  sesame oil
• 1 (3 inch) package  square wonton wrappers
•  vegetable oil (for frying)
•  chicken broth (for steaming)
•  cornstarch
•  water

Directions

1. Combine first 8 ingredients (pork thru sesame oil).
2. Lay several wonton wrappers on a flat surface and place 1 tsp of filling in the center of wrapper.
3. (Do a few at a time so wrappers don't dry out).
4. Make a paste of constarch& water (to seal dumplings).
5. Fold& seal into a triangular shape.
6. Then fold all three"points" in (makes a"diaper" shape!) making sure to seal all seams with paste.
7. In a large nonstick skillet with a tight fitting lid, place 2 tbs of veggie oil.
8. Heat oil& fry dumplings, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides.
9. Add about 1/3 cup chicken broth to skillet, cover& steam about 8 minutes.
10. Repeat, adding oil& broth as needed, until all stickers are done.
11. Dipping sauce: Reduce a mixture of brown sugar, soy sauce and minced garlic until it is thick enough for dipping.