steamed turkey dumplings

Turkey

Steamed Turkey Dumplings

This is a great "lite" appetizer that tastes wonderful, but will not make you feel like you've eaten a meal. They are easy to make and a joy to serve--try them at your next party! Wonton wrappers are sold in the produce section. If wrappers are square, fold them into triangles. Or, cut them into three-inch rounds with a metal cookie cutter.

Ingredients

2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
20 wonton wrappers
9 lettuce leaves
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped green onion
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the onions, cornstarch, ginger, soy sauce and oil. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well.
Place 1 tablespoon turkey mixture in the center of 1 wonton wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten edges with water. Fold 1 corner diagonally over filling and press edges to seal.
Line a steamer basket with 3 lettuce leaves. Arrange a third of the dumplings 1 in. apart over lettuce; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 10-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. Discard lettuce. Repeat twice.
Combine sauce ingredients; serve with dumplings.