Chicken and Lemongrass Potsticker Dumplings

Ingredients

• 250 g lean chicken mince
• 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• Thumb size piece ginger (peeled and finely chopped)
• 2 stalks fresh lemongrass
• 2 shallots
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tsp hot chilli sauce
• pinch salt
• 24 round gow gee / gyoza wrappers
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1 finely chopped shallot
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp water
• A squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Instructions

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   Method:

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   Finely mince the garlic, ginger, lemongrass and shallots and place into a bowl.

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   Add the chicken mince, sesame oil, soy sauce, salt and chilli and mix well.

4. 4

   Lay out your gow gee wrappers and place half a tablespoon of the mixture in the centre of each.

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   One at a time, wet your finger and moisten the outer edge of one wrapper with water.

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   Take the left and right side of the wrapper and bring them together at the top in the centre.

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   Ensure there is no air in the dumpling and pinch the edges to form a seal all around.

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   Repeat with the rest of the wrappers.

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   Steamed dumplings: you can now choose to steam the dumplings over a pan of simmering water in a steamer for around 20 minutes.

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    Pour in the half cup of water and place the lid on. Let the dumplings steam for 12 minutes.

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    Remove the lid and continue to cook until the water evaporates.

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    Potsticker fried dumplings: or you can choose to cook them in a frying pan so that the bottoms get crispy. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan. Add the dumplings, ensuring there is a little space in between. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your pan.

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    Fry the dumplings for around 3-4 minutes, or until the bottoms look golden.

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    Serve with a dipping sauce made by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl.

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    Enjoy!