Peking Ravioli
Ingredients
- 4 cup sifted all-purpose flower
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 pound fresh ground pork
- 10 ounce frozen chopped spinach, partially thawed
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sherry
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon minced green onions
- 3 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoon minced cilantro
Instructions
Mix the flour with warm water and knead for 10-15 minutes. There should be no need to add any flour on the board as you knead. Let the dough rest for 20 minutes while you make the filling. Lightly squeeze out liquid from spinach. Add the remaining ingredients. Divide dough into 4 parts, roll each part out to about 12 inches in length, and divide each part into 12 balls. Roll each ball into a 3" circle. Place some filling in the center of each circle. Fold dough over the filling to form a half-circle. Pinch together the top, then form 2 or 3 pleats down the sides and pinch together to seal. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Lightly brown ravioli until golden on the bottom, then pour 1 cup of water into the skillet and cover immediately. Cook over medium heat until most of the liquid is gone. Uncover and continue cooking until the liquid is entirely gone and the pot stickers are golden grown on the bottom. Dipping Sauce: Whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, a little chopped vinegar and a chopped green onion. Let flavors blend before using.