Potstickers

Ingredients:

Pastry  

o 300g wheat flour  

o 1/4 teaspoon salt  

o 2/3 cup boiling water  

o 1/3 cup cold water   

Filling  

o 200g mince  

o 1 green chill  

o 1 carrot, grated  

o half pepper finely chopped  

o dhania  

o salt to taste  

o chilli powder  

o chilli flakes  

o ginger, crushed   

Dipping 

o Soy Sauce   

Method:

1. Prepare the Dough:

o Place flour and salt in a bowl. Add boiling water and stir with a wooden spoon to create small crumbs. Lightly mix just to combine.

o Add cold water and mix thoroughly with the spoon to form a soft dough. Use your fingers to scrape the sides and bring everything together. If the dough feels sticky, lightly dust your fingers with flour and continue.

o Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, using a pushing and pulling motion, until smooth, soft, and elastic.

o Cover the dough with a dish towel and let it rest in the bowl for 15-20 minutes.

2. Prepare the Filling:

o Heat a little coconut oil in a pan, add ginger and chili, and sauté briefly. Add the mince and cook until just done (it will cook further during steaming).

o Remove from heat and mix in grated carrots, chopped peppers, salt, chili flakes, chili powder, and dhania. Feel free to customize the filling with your preferred vegetables or spices.

3. Roll and Shape the Dough:

o Divide the dough in half. Roll out one half as thin as possible on a floured surface. Keep the other half covered.

o Use a scone cutter or glass to cut out circles (about 30). Roll out the second half of the dough, mixing any scraps from the first half back in.

4. Fill and Seal the Dumplings:

o Lightly wet the edge of each dough circle with water. Place a small amount of filling in the center and fold the edges to seal, making pleats if desired for a decorative finish. Pinch the edges tightly to form potstickers.

o Place the shaped potstickers on a floured tray or wax paper to prevent sticking. Keep them spaced apart.

5. Cook the Potstickers:

o Heat oil in a pan and place about 6-8 potstickers in at a time. Fry on high heat for about 2 minutes, then cover the pan.

o Add 1/4 cup of water carefully (it will sizzle), cover, and steam for another 2 minutes or until water evaporates.

o Remove the lid, swirl the oil around, and fry for another minute until the bottoms are golden and crispy.

6. Serve:

o Serve hot with soy sauce for dipping. Enjoy!