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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