Gyoza - Pot Stickers

By Reen

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb. ground pork
• 18 oz. can water chestnuts, minced
• 1/2 C finely chopped green onions
• 1/3 C chopped fresh mushrooms (optional)
• 2 T soy sauce
• 1 tsp crushed garlic
• 1 12 oz. package Gyoza wraps
• 2 T water
• 1 T cornstarch
• cooking oil
• Sesame oil
• Water or chicken broth

Preparation

Step 1

Combine pork, vegetables and seasonings in a medium mixing bowl.

Put cornstarch and 2 T water in very small bowl.

Place 2 teaspoons meat mixture in center of wrapper; moisten edge of wrapper with cornstarch and water mixture.

Fold over to make a half circle; seal edges firmly.
Repeat with remaining Gyoza.

Place 1 tablespoon cooking oil in 10 inch skillet; heat to medium-low heat.

Stand half the Gyoza upright in the pan in a single layer.

Cook until lightly browned on the bottom.

Add 1 teaspoon Sesame oil and 2 to 3 tablespoons water, cover pan and simmer 15 minutes, or until Gyoza are tender.

Repeat with remaining Gyoza.
Serve immediately, with soy sauce if desired.