Brain Dumplings
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Brain Dumplings From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. If you have gyoza wrappers, mushrooms, hoisin sauce, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the uncooked chicken, mushrooms, onion, hoisin sauce, mustard and chili sauce; cover and process until blended.
Place 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture in the center of each wrapper. (Until ready to use, keep wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out.) Moisten edges with egg. Bring opposite sides together to form a semicircle; pinch to seal.
Place potstickers in a single layer on a large greased steamer basket rack; place in a Dutch oven over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until filling juices run clear.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients.
Serve with potstickers. Refrigerate leftovers.
Recommended wine: Sparkling Wine, Sparkling Rose
Antipasti can be paired with Sparkling Wine and Sparkling rosé. If you're serving a selection of appetizers, you can't go wrong with these. Both are very food friendly and complement a variety of flavors. The Medici Ermete Concerto Lambrusco Reggiano with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 23 dollars per bottle.
Medici Ermete Concerto Lambrusco Reggiano
Intensely ruby red with pleasant aromas that are persistent and fruity. Dry but fruity at the same time. Soft and fresh on the palate.