Fabulous Feasting is a monthly blog feature focusing on one woman’s quest for the most fabulous food in Seattle to feast on, from restaurants to recipes.
Welcome the Year of the Rabbit!
Calculated to correspond with the cycles of the full moon, the Lunar New Year is upon us, and this year will be celebrated on Thursday, February 3rd. Each year of the lunar calendar is represented by one of twelve animals, and is said to take on the characteristics of the corresponding animal. This year, the rabbit, with his friendly, lucky and considerate demeanor, is predicted to bring us a year of a calmer, gentler nature than the one we just had. That definitely sounds like a reason to celebrate to me 
Each year the Lunar New Year in China is the official celebration of the coming of spring, and while customs vary from region to region, you can be sure that family and food are always a factor. If you are looking to celebrate at home with some loved ones, why not try your hand at these delicious appetizers? Whether you call them dumplings, gyoza, or potstickers, this recipe is a sure to please a crowd!
POTSTICKERS:
- 1 package of 44 round dumpling wrappers
- 1 lb ground pork (uncooked)
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 minced green onions
- 1/4 head of napa cabbage – chopped fine
- 1-1/2 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 shredded carrot
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
- 1/2 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
Mix all ingredients except for the wrappers together in a large bowl.
Fill wrappers generously and close by wetting your fingers with water and crimping ends.
Heat frying pan. Add 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil, then over medium heat fry until one side is brown. Add 1/2 cup of water and steam 3-4 minutes until done.
Dipping sauce:
- 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Combine all ingredients and serve with warm dumplings.
Add some fried rice and BBQ pork and you have a meal. Enjoy! Gong hay fat choi!
Kristin Price
Kristin writes the monthly blog feature Fabulous Feasting, one woman's quest for the most fabulous food in Seattle to feast on, from restaurants to recipes. Kristin is a marketing and event professional whose favorite pastimes involve food, writing and connecting with her community. She connects with people daily on Twitter as @Seattle_Events, where as a Seattle native she is well equipped to dish up all the must-see and do around the city. You can also find Seattle Events on Facebook. Kristin also writes the blog KristinPotPie - Filled with tasty bites of food and fun, where she shares her passion for food and events. Connect with Kristin on Twitter @Kristinpotpie.
* This post is from a Girl Power Hour featured blogger. It is not written, edited or endorsed by Girl Power Hour. The authors are solely responsible for content.
Before you leave a comment, be sure to sign up for a Gravatar.
A Lunar New Year Table & A Recipe for Potstickers « KristinPotPie
01.23.2012
[...] This recipe for Potstickers is a recipe for dumplings that I posted last year as a guest post on the Girl Power Hour Blog as part of my Fabulous Feasting series. [...]