Wednesday, August 26, 2009  Pot Stickers/Dumplings  Has it
really been a week since I posted? Gee whiz. Well hey, I'll make
it up to you, look, I brought dumplings!  Using what I had
(which ain't much because I haven't been able to drag my butt
out to go grocery shopping) these came together well. Amazing
what you can do with some carrots and cabbage.  The dough is
easy enough to work with, but I won't lie and say shaping is
easy-it takes some practise. The first few will look misshapen,
but you'll get the hang of it quickly enough. You will. I have
confidence in you.  For the filling:  2 carrots, finely diced 1
leek, thinly sliced up to the light green part 1 tablespoon
finely chopped ginger 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1/2 cup
finely shredded cabbage 1 package ramen noodles, cooked and
drained. 1/4 seasoning packet from ramen noodles. 2 tablespoons
cooking oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil  In a large pan cook the
carrots, leeks, ginger, cabbage, and garlic in the cooking oil
until soft. Add the ramen, spice pac