GINGER-SHRIMP POT STICKERS WITH SPICY PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE-WINE TASTING NIGHT

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• Preparation 1. To prepare pot stickers, combine first 10 ingredients in a food processor; pulse 4 times or until coarsely chopped. Working with 1 wonton wrapper at a time (cover remaining wrappers with a damp towel to prevent drying), spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons shrimp mixture into center of each wrapper. Moisten edges of dough with water; bring 2 opposite corners to center, pinching points to seal. Bring remaining 2 corners to center, pinching points to seal. Pinch 4 edges together to seal. Place pot stickers on a large baking sheet sprinkled with cornstarch. 2. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 pot stickers to pan; cook 2 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Slowly add 1/2 cup water to pan; cover and cook 4 minutes. Uncover and cook 3 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil, 12 pot stickers, and 1/2 cup water. 3. To prepare sauce, combine 1/4 cup water and next 5 ingredients (through sugar) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Serve sauce with pot stickers. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. Wine note: These exotically flavored pot stickers call for a wine that won't be a wallflower next to them. The sweet ginger spice and richness of the peanuts will be enhanced by the heady aromatics and lush mouthfeel of an Alsatian Gewürztraminer. Try one of the best producers from the world's best region for this grape varietal: Zind-Humbrecht 2005 Gewürztraminer Alsace, about $22. -Karen MacNeil Nutritional Information CALORIES 125(35% from fat); FAT 4.9g (sat 0.8g,mono 2.2g,poly 1.5g); PROTEIN 7.1g; CHOLESTEROL 30mg; CALCIUM 25mg; SODIUM 484mg; FIBER 0.9g; IRON 1.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 13.6g Lindsay Weiss, Overland Park, KS , Cooking Light, MARCH 2008