I am so getting into the whole potsticker thing. They are pretty much amazing. Especially if you like dumplings. Yes, I realize that’s not everyone, but if you do like dumplings, I can pretty much guarantee you’ll love potstickers. They’re similar in a way, but potstickers are the hand held dumpling of the dumpling world. If I had to choose sides, I’d choose potstickers, hands down.

See I could never be a dumpling kind of gal. I tried once, many years ago, to make homemade dumplings and they were a hot mess. It was the definition of a dumpling disaster. Plus, I’m not really a fan of potstickers either. I’m more of a potsticker hater. So I did what any self-respecting cook would do, I made them my way. See, that’s the thing about dumplings, you can pretty much make them any way you want, you just have to make them your way. So that’s what I did with these Sour Cherry Potstickers.

I made them my way by using a dumpling recipe that I’d already perfected (my Chicken Potstickers), and then I added a little something extra. Something sweet to balance the savory. Sour cherries. They’re just the perfect addition to make these potstickers your own.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup dried sour cherries
• 1 package dumpling wrappers
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground pork and cook until browned.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
3. Add the onion and green onion and cook until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder, cinnamon, cloves, soy sauce, water and dried cherries. Stir to combine.
5. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes.
6. While the filling is cooking, prepare the potstickers. In a small bowl, beat the egg.
7. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup water, cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Mix well.
8. In another small bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, red pepper flakes, green onion, cilantro and mint. Mix well.
9. Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into the center of the wrapper. Dip your finger in the egg and run it around the edge of the wrapper.
10. Fold the wrapper in half and pinch the edges together to seal.
11. Repeat until all the filling and wrappers are used.
12. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the potstick