These are delicious Chinese appetizers. If time allows, make all four dipping sauces so that guests can have a choice.
Yield: 40 pot stickers
Maple-Wasabi Dipping SauceCombine 6 tablespoons maple syrup, 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon wasabi paste and 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger in small bowl. Makes about 2/3 cup.
Citrus Dipping Sauce Combine 1/2 cup fresh tangerine or orange juice, 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine), 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon chopped green onion, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds and 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger in small bowl. Makes about 1 cup.
Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce Combine 1/3 cup light coconut milk, 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger and 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper in small bowl until smooth. Makes about 2/3 cup.
Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Dipping Sauce Combine 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger and 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce in small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for about 2 minutes or until slightly thickened; cool slightly before serving. Makes about 1/2 cup
Per pot sticker: 46 calories; 1g fat (0.4g saturated fat; 0.4g monounsaturated fat); 8mg cholesterol; 114mg sodium; 5g carbohydrate; 0.2g fiber; 3g protein; 1.2 mgniacin; 0.0mg vitamin B6; 0.2mcg vitamin B12; 0.6mg iron; 4.7mcg selenium; 0.7mg zinc; 8.5mg choline
Per pot sticker with wasabi dipping sauce: 56 calories; 1g fat (0.4g saturated fat; 0.4g monounsaturated fat); 8mg cholesterol; 182mg sodium; 7g carbohydrate; 0.2g fiber; 4g protein; 1.2mg niacin; 0.0mg vitamin B6; 0.2mcg vitamin B12; 0.6mg iron; 4.7mcg selenium; 0.8mg zinc; 8.6mg choline
Per pot sticker with Citrus Dipping Sauce: 52 calories; 1g fat (0.4g saturated fat; 0.4g monounsaturated fat); 8mg cholesterol; 145mg sodium; 6g carbohydrate; 0.2g fiber; 4g protein; 1.2mg niacin; 0.0mg vitamin B6; 0.2mcg vitamin B12; 0.6mg iron; 4.7mcg selenium; 0.7mg zinc; 8.7mg choline
Per pot sticker with Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce: 57 calories; 2g fat (0.6g saturated fat; 0.8g monounsaturated fat); 8mg cholesterol; 132mg sodium; 5g carbohydrate; 0.3g fiber; 4g protein; 1.4mg niacin; 0.1mg vitamin B6; 0.2mcg vitamin B12; 0.6mg iron; 4.8mcg selenium; 0.7mg zinc; 9.5 mg choline
Per pot sticker with spicy sweet-and-sour dipping sauce: 51 calories; 1g fat (0.4 g saturated fat; 0.4g monounsaturated fat); 8mg cholesterol; 133mg sodium; 6g carbohydrate; 0.2g fiber; 3g protein; 1.2mg niacin; 0.0mg vitamin B6; 0.2mcg vitamin B12; 0.6mg iron; 4.7mcg selenium; 0.7mg zinc; 8.5mg choline
Recipe and photo used with permission from: Texas Beef Council