photo: geoff george; recipe: a. hagan

Pork & Pear Potstickers

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

½ lb (225g) ground pork

2 Pears, cored peeled and finely chopped

1 tablespoon (15mL) powdered ginger

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon (15mL) chili paste

1 tablespoon (15mL) soy sauce

1 teaspoon (15mL) sesame oil

1 egg, beaten

4 tablespoons (60mL) vegetable oil

About 24 Wonton wrappers

 

Instructions:

1.  In a mixing bowl combine pork, pears, ginger, garlic, chili paste, soy sauce, sesame oil and egg. Mash together until mixed well.

2.  Spoon about  1 tablespoon of mixture in the centre of each wonton wrapper. Bring up sides diagonally to form a triangle and form into a purse. Seal edges with water.

3.  In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons of the oil and half of the potstickers. Cook until browned on each side (approx. 2 minutes per side). Repeat with the remaining oil and potstickers.

4.  Serve warm with a sweet chili dipping sauce.


VINI VERGANI recommends: Salento IGT Elo Veni 2004,

Producer: Leone de Castris, Salice, 100% Negroamaro


Degustation notes: Intense ruby colour. Fruity bouquet with subtle aromas of vanilla. Harmonious richness on the palate with a light note of herbs. Lasting unctuous finish.


Nutritional Information Per Serving

Energy

335 Cal

1402 kj

Protein

11g

Total Fat

20g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

56mg

Carbohydrates

28g

Dietary Fibre

2g

Sodium

165mg

Sugar

5g

 

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