Source: National Pork Board

A flavorful wonton appetizer.

Servings

8 oz Pork, tenderloin, lean, roasted , finely chopped
0.33 cup Cabbage, fresh, chopped
0.33 cup fresh chopped celery , minced
0.25 cup fresh chopped green onion , minced
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp cooking sherry
1 tsp Oil, soybean, salad or cooking
1.5 tsp cornstarch
36 wonton wrappers
6 cup Oil, soybean, salad or cooking
1 cup cold water
1 tbsp Mustard, Asian
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce

1 In a medium bowl combine pork, cabbage, celery and green onion; mix well.
2 Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sherry, and 1 teaspoon oil then stir in cornstarch until dissolved.
3 Pour soy mixture over pork mixture, toss to coat.
4 Cover and chill 30 minutes.
5 Spoon about 2 teaspoons filling in center of one wrapper.
6 Bring up sides diagonally to form a triangle and seal edges with water.
7 Transfer to a baking sheet and cover with a dry cloth.
8 Repeat with remaining wrappers.
9 In a large skillet heat 2 tablspoons of the oil.
10 Carefully place half the pot stickers in skillet, not letting sides touch.
11 Cook over medium heat 1 minute or till bottoms are browned.
12 Carefully add 1/2 cup water to skillet. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
13 Uncover and cook 3-5 minutes or until water evaporates.
14 Add more oil, if necessary. Cook, uncovered, 1 minute.
15 Transfer pot stickers to a baking sheet.
16 Place in a 250 degree F. oven to keep warm.
17 Repeat procedure with remaining pot stickers, oil and water.
18 Serve with Chinese mustard and soy sauce for dipping.

The aroma and flavors of these addictive appetizers are worth the many steps involved in making them. Enlist one or two kitchen helpers to assemble the potstickers ahead of time, keep covered with a kitchen towel until ready to cook.