Steamed Wontons or Potstickers

                 
            1 pound     ground turkey

                       1     egg

                 2 Tb     grated fresh ginger

                      2     green onions, chopped finely

             2 clove     garlic, minced

                 2 Tb     soy sauce

                 2 Tb     sesame oil

                 1 tsp     rice vinegar

                 1 tsp     sugar

                             salt & white pepper to taste

          1 package     wonton wrappers

In a food processor combine all ingredients except for wonton wrappers.  Process ingredients until they are well mixed.

Place a small bowl of water near work surface.  Place a small portion of the mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper (½ - ¾  of a teaspoon, depending on size of wrapper).  Dab water around the edges with fingertips, then fold wrapper around fillings.  Pinch edges together to form a pouch.  (If unable to steam immediately, store wontons under plastic or a slightly damp cloth to maintain moisture.)

Heat a small amount of water in wok (you should be able to rest steam baskets just above water level).  Place finished pouches in a bamboo steam basket.  To avoid sticking, line the bottom of the basket with a damp piece of cotton cloth, and place wontons slightly apart.  When baskets are full, stack and cover.  You may have to steam wontons in more than one batch. Place steam basket over boiling water in wok.  Let steam for 10-15 minutes or until wontons do not fall apart when handled.  Be sure to add water to wok, if needed, do not let water evaporate completely.

Serve warm with favorite Asian dipping sauce. 

For potstickers:  after steaming set aside.  Heat vegetable oil in wok or non-stick frying pan.  Place wontons in pan until bottom is golden brown.  Serve warm with favorite Asian dipping sauce