My biggest problem with blogging regularly is finding the time and light to photograph. Recently, the majority of evenings around here have been overcast or stormy, ruling out any possibility of taking FO pictures...yes, FO! The Silk Garden Fair Isle and my 5-buck top are finished! Additionally, I can't seem to find the most important part of my tripod (the part that screws to the bottom of the camera) Because of my lack of knitting and fiber related pictures...a quick detour to food blogging!
I've become quite enamored with dumplings of all sorts, particularly these delicious and delicate pan fried and steamed gyoza. The technique and process is simple, and the filling possibilities are endless! This particular batch had shredded cabbage, diced seitan, grated carrot, green onions, chopped garlic and ginger, broccoli bits, and shiitake mushrooms, all lightly cooked, then seasoned with Hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. I added a little cornstarch at the end to help everything stick together.
I used store bought gyoza skins to simplify the process even more. Once you get the hang of it, stuffing, sealing, and crimping the dumplings goes by really quickly, and you end up with a cute pan full of gyoza ready to be cooked!
I brown the bottoms in an oiled pan, add a little water, cover and steam until the skin turns lightly translucent.
Glistening, delicious dumplings!
I like to dip them in a mixture of Sriracha (roasted chili sauce), lime juice (or rice vinegar) and soy sauce. Absolutely amazing. Try it!
Yipee!!! SG Fair Isle reveal coming!!!
Yeah I hear ya on the lighting thing. I have two finished object waiting for the time and opportunity too.
Ok back to you...Yipee!!! SG Fair Isle reveal coming!!!
Posted by: Nubiancraftster | July 13, 2007 at 07:38 PM
and we had grilled cheese sandwiches =(
Looks like a great dish to try.
Posted by: April | July 13, 2007 at 08:22 PM
Mmm, those look delicious! x
Posted by: SmurfPop | July 14, 2007 at 02:39 AM
I had dumplings last night (though they were from a great little place near me). I'll definitely give yours a go!
Can't wait to see some FO pics!
Posted by: Leah | July 14, 2007 at 08:36 AM
Yum! :)
Posted by: Karen | July 14, 2007 at 08:46 AM
Wow, those look great, and they sound so easy!
Posted by: Erin | July 15, 2007 at 02:53 PM
Those look so good I want to cry. I miss Sriracha sauce (aka "Rooster sauce") so much!
Posted by: mimsie | July 16, 2007 at 02:54 AM
Girl, you are making me hungry! I am such a gyoza fan!! I will have to try the pre-made wraps.
Posted by: Julia | July 16, 2007 at 03:03 PM
YUMmmm!! A tad bit of sesame oil also adds incredible flavor to the dipping sauce!
Posted by: lulu | July 17, 2007 at 12:56 AM
OMG, How healthy is that, those look yummy. I need to try that some time. I just moved and came across my little cooking stove and pots I got in Japan, Yippeee! : )
Posted by: James | July 17, 2007 at 11:35 AM
The dumplings look yummy and healthy -- and expensive when I think about making them for the six members of my household. Oh, well. I'll try not to lick the screen :-).
Posted by: Dani in NC | July 17, 2007 at 07:55 PM
Wow, those look so tasty!! I love the flavor that Hoisin sauce gives. my tummy is growling now.
Posted by: Emily | July 19, 2007 at 02:31 PM
I just want to say that those look amazing, and I can't wait to try them out! Oh my gosh. If I had thought about it sooner I would have made them tonight. Oh well, maybe tomorrow :D :D
Posted by: Meg | July 24, 2007 at 11:41 AM
Wow, those look and sound awesome.
Posted by: Laughingrat | July 25, 2007 at 11:16 PM