Chinese pot stickers

These delectable Chinese style dumplings have a wonderfully sticky texture and makes perfect appetizer. You can make them in advance and steam  them just before serving.

Ingredients:

1 cup minced raw prawns/ shrimp

(For veg option use finely shredded cabbage and carrots)

½ cup minced mushrooms

2 tbsp  finely chopped chives

1 tsp finely chopped red peppers (optional)

2 tbsp sweet chili sauce

Oil and some water for steaming 

Salt to taste

24 Dumpling wrappers (available in Asian store)

Chili oil and soy sauce,  to serve.

Method:

Place minced shrimps, minced mushrooms and chopped chives in a bowl.  Add chopped peppers, sweet chili sauce, salt and mix well.

Now place the wrappers on clean surface, put a small spoonful of mixture into the center of wrapper, brush edges with water and fold them over to form a half-moon shape. Press and pleat the edges to seal as shown in picture.

Cover with clean damp cloth, and make the remaining dumplings in the same way.

(at this stage dumplings can be stored in refrigerator in an air tight container for a day )

 

Now in a deep pan heat some oil and arrange the dumplings. Let them cook till the base turn golden brown then add some water (about 2 tbsp) and cover the lid and steam for 5 to 6 min.

Make a dipping sauce by mixing chili oil and soy sauce in a bowl.

Arrange the dumplings in a serving plate and serve immediately with the sauce.

Enjoy!