Thursday, April 8, 2010

vegetarian potstickers

filling:

heat 2 Tbs canola oil and 1 Tbs sesame oil in a large skillet, medium high heat

add:
1 small onion, finely chopped
saute til softened

add:
2 cloves of minced garlic
saute for 1 minute

add:
1 medium head napa cabbage, finely shredded
2 Tbs rice wine vinegar
1 Tbs soy sauce
1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
saute another 3 minutes

add:
1 grated carrot
1 package (12 oz) of "meatless ground"...i use yves brand
mix in well, then remove from heat and let cool

to assemble the potstickers:
1 package of wonton wrappers (48)
put 1 Tbs filling in the filling of each wrapper
rub a little water around two adjacent edges with your finger
fold into a triangle to seal shut. fold in two points of triangle to make a sail shape.

when you have about a dozen made:
heat 2 Tbs canola in a large skillet, medium high heat
cook on one side only--don't fiddle with them--until bottom is golden brown.
shake the pan and when the potstickers become loose:
add 1/2 cup of water
cover immediately and steam 3 minutes
uncover and cook til the water evaporates
serve immediately and make the next dozen.
repeat until you're done with all 48 wonton wrappers.