How to Cook Sardine Potstickers

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Dumplings With Sardines

Potstickers are a type of Asian dumpling that is pan-fried and then steamed. Different combination of vegetables and meats can be used as the filling. In this recipe, I created an interesting filling with sardines in tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

For the dumpling mixture:

• 1 calamansi
• 1 can sardines, in tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup carrots, chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup mushroom, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 14 dumpling wrappers
• 1/2 small egg, beaten
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• cooking oil

For sealing the dumpling:

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

Utensils

For Preparation:

• 2 medium bowls
• 5 small bowls
• 1 small plate
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• chopping board
• knife

For Cooking:

• pan
• tongs
• turner

Instructions

1. Squeeze calamansi over sardines. Mash and mix the sardines.
2. Add all of the remaining dumpling mixture ingredients and mix well.
3. Lay a dumpling wrapper in your hand.
4. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dumpling mixture onto the wrapper.
5. Seal dumplings by applying water on all sides of the wrapper.
6. Repeat process for the remaining mixture and wrappers.
7. Once done, prepare a pan with oil. Pan-fry the flat side of the potstickers until golden brown.
8. Add water and cover the pan. Cook until all water evaporates or until the dumplings are cooked.
9. Serve with your favorite dip.

Sardine Potstickers Video Tutorial

Tips and Techniques

• Use any other citrus fruit to lessen the fishy taste of the sardines.
• Serve dumplings with your favorite sauce.
• Cook a small amount of the potsticker mixture before wrapping to make any necessary adjustments to its taste.

Other Flavorful Sardine Recipes

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• How to Make Canned Sardines Fried Rice
  Have you tried adding canned sardines to your fried rice? I tried doing this and was pleasantly surprised by the delicious results. Take your boring canned sardines to the next level.

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Comments

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on February 28, 2020:

Hello Nyesha,

It was actually my first time to make the sardines potstickers. Though sardines can be a little bit mushy, adding other vegetables balanced the texture of the dish.

Nyesha Pagnou MPH from USA on February 27, 2020:

Hi Travel Chef,

I enjoy potstickers & I've never considered making them with sardines. This is an interesting recipe. Thank you for sharing this idea!

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on October 07, 2019:

Hi Louise,

It isn't a traditional pot sticker but it tasted really good.

Louise Powles from Norfolk, England on October 06, 2019:

I've never heard of this before, but it sounds really tasty. Thankyou for the recipe. =)