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As Chin shares, potstickers are a form of dim sum, which translates to touch of the heart.
This story behind the recipe is sure to touch yours.
celebrity chef, award-winning cookbook author, food blogger and the culinary ambassador to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
She did what she had to do to survive, but being a seamstress was not her calling.
That was to cook, something shes always been amazing at doing.
When she was a little girl growing up in China, she would follow around the family chef.
And when she was 17, she was matched up with my father to be married.
Then shereallyhad to learn how to cook.
And, of course, she did.
My parents immigrated to the U.S. in the 50s, moving to Minnesota.
She improvised by growing her own vegetables.
They encouraged her to start teaching cooking classes and catering, so she did.
celebrity chef, award-winning cookbook author, food blogger and the culinary ambassador to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
So they did, and Connery became an investor in my mothers first restaurant.
By this time, it was the 80s, and my mom really made a name for herself.
Her first Chinese restaurant was beautiful and elegant.
Her restaurant empire grew into a fast-casual concept bearing her name, Leeann Chin, with over 50 locations.
It still exists today in Minneapolis.
When I was an adult, I got a job as a marketing executive in Los Angeles.
One day, I decided to throw a dinner party.
I dont know what I was thinking!
As the day of the dinner approached, I called my mom daily with questions.Should I make chicken?
How do you cook it?
She opened my fridge, peeked inside, and all she found in there was champagne and yogurt.
After that, she was determined to teach me how to cook again.
They were like, You guys make Chinese cooking look so easy!
Wed make potstickers together, and Id tell her what was going on in my life.
My mom was a very patient teacher, but she was also a complete tiger mom, i.e.
highly critical, but always out of love.
I remember her patiently telling me to mix the green onions and white wine together.
Or how to make the dough completely from scratch.
That time was really meaningful to me.
In fact, it reignited my love for cooking and inspired me to completely change my life.
I quit my job and left my husband all in the same month.
(I dont necessarily recommend doing those two things simultaneously!)
Then, I started cooking with my mom more.
We even made potstickers together on theToday Showfor Mothers Day.
Thats another special memory I have with my mother.
And every time I make potstickers I think of her.
Im good at making them now, but Ill never make them as well as she did.
My daughter likes cooking with me more than my son.
Weve done over 100 episodes now!
From my heart to yours.
Katie Chins Potstickers Recipe
Serves 6 to 8
IngredientsFor the potstickers:4 oz.
Toss the cabbage with one teaspoon of the salt and set aside for five minutes.
Roll the cabbage up in a clean dry dish towel.
Twist the dish towel to squeeze out the excess moisture.
Place one tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center of the wrapper.
Moisten the top edge of the wrapper with a bit of water.
Lift up the edges of the circle and pinch several pleats to create a pouch to encase the mixture.
Pinch the top together.
Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
Repeat with the remaining dumplings.
Make the dipping sauce: Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar.
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