Sweet Potato Shao Mai Dumplings

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   Place a small, dry saute pan over medium heat.

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   Add pine nuts, and toast until golden brown.

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   Turns pine nuts often, making sure to avoid burning them.

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   Place a wonton skin on a cutting board.

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   Using a round cookie cutter or knife, cut out circles.

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   Repeat with all remaining wonton skins.

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   Mix sweet potato, garlic, parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts in a small bowl.

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   Spoon rounded tablespoons into each wonton skin.

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   Holding wonton skin in your left palm, make small pinches around the diameter of the skin.

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    Fill remaining wonton skins with potato mixture.

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    Place wontons in a steamer basket (see note below) for 8-10 minutes.

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    Remove carefully and serve while still hot.

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    Note: dont have a steamer basket?

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    Me neither!

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    Here was my solution:

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    Place a small saucepan of water on the stove top and bring water to a boil.

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    Place a metal colander or strainer atop the saucepan, and gently place dumplings in the bottom on the colander.

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    Top with the lid of a larger saucepan and steam for 8-10 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.