Pot Stickers

Pot Stickers 

1 lb ground pork

2 tbsp soy sauce 

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp ginger, grated 

Pinch of sugar

Salt and pepper to taste 

3 green onions, chopped 

1 egg

1 tbsp cornstarch 

1 can water chestnuts, finely chopped 

1 clove garlic, minced 

1 package wonton wrappers 

Sauce 

1/2 cup soy sauce 

1/4 cup white vinegar

1 green onion

1 tbsp sugar 

1 tsp chili oil OR 

1 tsp vegetable oil with crushed chili peppers 

Combine sauce ingrediants and set aside. 

Combine first 11 ingrediants and place 1 tsp in centre of each wonton wrapper. Dip your finger in water and apply to edges of wonton. Fold in half and press edges together to seal. Stand dumplings up and press slightly so they stand up nicely. 

To cook heat a large saucepan over medium heat.  Add a small amount of water to boiling, add dumplings and boil until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Dumplings can be frozen at this point. 

Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil to skillet and fry dumplings until nicely browned. 

Drain on paper towel and serve with the dipping sauce.