Pot Stickers War Teep Gyoza Dim Sum Deem Sum Recipes

CHINESE DIM SUM POT STICKERS

Steps:

• *NOTE: the original recipe specified ground lean pork. Either type of meat will work. However, we prefer equal parts of both ground chicken and ground pork.
• DIPPING SAUCE: In a small non-reactive bowl combine the dipping sauce and set aside to marinate. Best prepared several hours in advance.
• MEAT FILLING: In a large bowl combine the filling ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• To make a simple paste for sealing the wrappers, in another small bowl combine a few tablespoons of water and roughly 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Stir to blend. Place about 3/4 tablespoon of the meat mixture on one dim sum wrapper. Using your fingers or a pastry brush, add a little bit of the water/cornstarch mixture to the edge of the wrapper. Fold over the wet edges so they meet and they should look like mini-turnovers. Be sure edges are sealed firmly so that the dim sum do not fall apart during cooking.
• (If you own a dim sum wrapper maker use that. If you don't own one, considering investing in a dim sum wrapper. They are inexpensive and come in very handy! A small turnover maker will also work.).
• Place the filled dim sum singly on parchment or waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Fill all the dim sum wrappers.
• FRYING THE DIM SUM: In large saute pan, on medium-high heat the peanut oil, approximately 1 tablespoon. Add the dim sum in batches, DO NOT crowd, and fry until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes.
• Once golden, add 1/4 cup of broth or water, cover pan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 20 minutes or until liquid is evaporated and dim sum are tender but not gummy . Serve immediately.
• STEAMING THE DIM SUM: Place a large bamboo steamer inside a large stock pot. Fill with water so that the water does not exceed the bottom of the first level or tier of the steamer basket. Lightly oil the inside of the bamboo steamer basket so that the gyoza do not stick. Arrange the dim sum singly in the bamboo steamer, cover and bring water to boil. FYI- Don't put the cover on the stock pot, only the bamboo steamer.
• Reduce heat to low-medium and cook for about 20 minutes or until dim sum are tender but not gummy. Make sure the water does not evaporate, checking periodically and adding more if necessary. Serve hot.
• Serve the dim sum with your favorite dipping sauces.
• Yield is estimated.
• The meat mixture can be prepared in advance and frozen until ready to use. Any leftover meat mixture can also be placed in the freezer for later use.

PERFECT POT STICKERS

Steps:

• Place ground pork, green onions, garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce, sesame oil, and cayenne in a mixing bowl. Top with chopped green cabbage. Mix with fork until thoroughly combined. Tamp down lightly; cover with plastic. Refrigerate until chilled, about an hour.
• Place flour and kosher salt in a mixing bowl. Slowly pour in hot water. Stir with a wooden spoon until mixture forms a shaggy dough. Flour your hands and transfer dough to a work surface. Knead dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. If dough seems too sticky, sprinkle with a bit more flour, about 3 to 5 minutes. Wrap dough ball in plastic, and let it rest about 30 minutes.
• When dough has rested, divide into 4 equal pieces. Cover 3 pieces with a dish cloth while you work the first piece. Roll into a small log about the thickness of a thumb, about 3/4 inch. Divide each log into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a thin 3 1/2-inch circle on a lightly floured surface to form the pot sticker wrappers. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.
• Lightly moisten the edges of a wrapper with your wet finger. Place a small scoop of the ground pork mixture onto the center of a wrapper. Fold up the 2 sides and pinch together in the center. Pinch together the remaining edges, forming "pleats" along one side. Tap the pot sticker on the work surface to slightly flatten the bottom; form a slight curve in it so it stands upright in the pan. Transfer to a well-floured plate. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
• Mix together seasoned rice vinegar and soy sauce in a small mixing bowl for the dipping sauce.
• Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Place about 6 or 7 pot stickers in the hot oil, flat side down. Cook until bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drizzle in water and quickly cover the pan; steam for 3 minutes. Uncover; reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking until water evaporates and bottoms are browned and crunchy, 1 or 2 minutes. Transfer to a warm serving dish. Repeat with remaining pot stickers. Serve with dipping sauce.

POT STICKERS (WAR TEEP) / GYOZA DIM SUM / DEEM SUM

Steps:

• For the wrappers:.
• Put flour and salt into a food processor bowl with metal blade attached and affix the cover.
• Turn on the motor and slowly begin adding water through the chute until dough forms into a loose ball around the blade. You may not need all the water --
• Place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for about a minute.
• Shape into ball and place in a bowl covered with plastic wrap for 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Divide into thirds. Return 2/3rds to the bowl and cover with a damp cloth.
• Roll the remaining third into a cylinder about 12 inches long by 1 inch wide. Cut into 1 inch pieces.
• Either press each piece with a tortilla press or place a piece of dough between your hands with the cut sides against the palm and squeeze flat.
• Using a small tapered rolling pin roll the dough out to 2-1/2 inch diameter keeping the center thicker than the edges.
• Repeat with the remaining wrappers, placing them on a floured plate and cover with a damp towel until ready to use.
• For the Filling:.
• Soak the dried mushrooms in warm water that covers them for about 30 minutes or until soft and pliable. When reconstituted, squeeze out the excess water and mince. The packaging for these mushrooms usually gives a quicker way to reconstitute using boiling water.
• Place ground pork in bowl, add mushrooms, scallion, ginger and chicken stock. Mix well.
• Add the remaining filling ingredients minus the cabbage and salt (will be added later) and the canola oil and water (used for cooking). Mix well until tacky. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Place the chopped cabbage in a bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Mix by hand and set aside for 10 minutes.
• Place the cabbage in a kitchen towel or strong paper towel and squeeze out the excess water. Set aside.
• Prepare pot sticker wrappers.
• Mix reserved cabbage into filling mixture just before making the dumplings.
• Assembly Instructions:.
• Have a small bowl of water near at hand, a plate and oiled cookie sheet for the dumpling assembly.
• Place a heaping teaspoon or desired amount of filling into the center of the wrapper.
• Rub a thin line of water from a bowl around the edge and fold in half making a half moon shape.
• Starting from one end, pleat one edge of the dough in an over-lapping fashion and pinch to seal. The shape will turn out to be a slightly off center crescent. Place on an oiled cookie sheet until ready to bake or freeze. See uploaded pictures for a better idea of what the end product looks like.
• Cooking Instructions:.
• Heat a heavy frying pan to hot over medium heat and coat the bottom with one tablespoon of canola oil.
• Off heat, arrange the dumplings in the pan flat side down, allowing space between each.
• Pan-fry the dumplings at medium heat until the bottoms turn light golden brown. Pour in hot water, cover immediately with a slightly cocked lid and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. All water should evaporate.
• Pour in remaining 2 tablespoons of oil (do not pour onto dumplings). Fry uncovered until the undersides of the dumplings are golden brown and crisp.
• Serve with your favorite soy sauce / chili pepper oil / vinegar dip. See Recipe #469900 #469900 for the ingredients / instructions.