Pot Stickers

I know what you're thinking.

In fact, I even agree with you.  Someone who does not eat anything porcine should not be involving themselves in anything related to Pot Stickers.

I concur.

Or concurred.

Once.

Now, I think different.  Outside of the box.  Way past normalcy.  Into the far limits of proposterous-ness (word?)...

Because I want to fit in and be noticed with the cool kids who eat Pot Stickers.

Now, I can.

The simple substitution of beef for pork fit my needs, but I'm sure if you're a hard-core purist, you can use pork instead.  It's my blog, and I'll eat beef if I want to.



Potstickers
(loosely adapted from Alton Brown)

Filling:
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 cup finely diced white onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 egg
2 tsp ketchup
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp worchestershire sauce
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 red pepper flakes

40 wonton wrappers
2 tbsp oil

Dipping Sauce:
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground ginger



For the filling, combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Spoon a portion of the mixture into a wonton wrapper.  Fold the wrapper and secure the edges with a little water.

Over medium heat, cook the potstickers in oil until the bottom of the wonton begins to brown and crust.

For the sauce, combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 5-10 minutes.  The sauce should thicken and reduce by half.

Serve the potstickers with sauce.




Listening to:  Jordin Sparks - Battlefield