Gyoza (Japanese Pot Stickers)

1 lb ground beef
1/3 c chopped onion
1/3 c chopped green pepper
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 c grated carrots
1 egg
won ton wrappers
2-4 tbsp oil

(Can use grated cabbage or chopped won bok in place of green pepper and carrots.)

Mix all ingredients well (except wraps) and sprinkle with salt, pepper and soy sauce. Put filling mix in center of wrap. Moisten slightly around the edges of the wrap and fold into a triangular shape. Press with fork to pleat and seal edges. Heat 2 tbsp oil in wok and place wrapped gyoza in pan so they do not touch. Cook until brown, then flip to other side and cook until light brown. Then place 2-4 tbsp water in pan lid and dump onto gyoza. Cover pan immediately and steam for 2 minutes. Remove from pan and serve.

Sauce:
Mix a little rice vinegar, soy sauce, and chili sesame oil to taste. Chili oil will make it hotter. Serve with white sticky rice.

Recipe Submitted by Michelle Skousen (recipe exchange)