Craneberry-Wasabi Pork Pot Stickers

Makes 12 to 16 pot stickers 

• 1 pound naturally fed ground pork

• 1 cup Cranberry-Wasabi Horseradish Relish, plus more for garnish

• 1 package round pot sticker wrappers

• Egg wash (3 tablespoons of water per large egg, lightly beaten)

• Grapeseed or canola oil for cooking 

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

 Prepare a fryer or medium stock pot filled 1/3 the way up with canola oil and heat to 350 degrees.  In a chilled bowl, mix the pork with the Cranberry-Wasabi Horseradish Relish and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Lay out the wrappers and place about a tablespoon of filling in the center.  Brush the edges with egg wash.  Fold and crimp at least 5 times to seal well.  Repeat.  In a sauté pan coated lightly with oil over high heat, add the pot stickers until brown. With lid in hand, add about ¼ cup of water  and cover immediately to steam.  When water is evaporated, take cover off and allow pot stickers to crisp up.  Serve immediately with extra Cranberry-Wasabi Horseradish Relish. 

©2006 Ming Tsai