awesome sesame pork roll appetizers

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Wichita, KS
Updated on Oct 29, 2014

Okay, you’re having a holiday open house, and your guests are milling about looking for things to nosh on. And they have this desperate “I’m hungry” look on their faces. No problem, in several places around the house you have trays with various things to nibble on; including these little babies. I created these this morning, around 4:30am. They are easy peasy to make, and all you have to do is pop them into the oven, and let your guests have at it. They even freeze quit well, so you can make them ahead of time. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 8 ounces water chestnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup scallions, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ASSEMBLING THE ROLLS
  • 1 package puff pastry
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • - sesame seeds, for topping the rolls
  • 1 large egg

How To Make awesome sesame pork roll appetizers

  • Step 1
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 2
    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground pork, plus the minced garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds.
  • Step 3
    Cook until the pork is browned, and thoroughly cooked through.
  • Step 4
    Chef’s Note: Use a wooden spoon and mash and mix the ingredients until they are completely broken up.
  • Step 5
    Chef’s Note: I usually put the cooked ingredients into a food processor, fitted with an S-blade, and give it a few pulses. This ensures that the mixture is finely and evenly ground.
  • Step 6
    Thoroughly drain the pork, and return to the skillet.
  • Step 7
    Chef’s Tip: You want as much of the grease out of the pork as possible. I drain mine on a couple of paper towels.
  • Step 8
    Return the skillet to the stovetop and reduce the heat to medium low, and then add tamari and Sriracha sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Step 9
    Add the water chestnuts, the scallions, and cilantro, and stir to combine.
  • Step 10
    Continue to stir for 2 to 3 minutes, and then remove the pan from the heat.
  • Step 11
    When the mixture has sufficiently cooled, add the beaten eggs, and stir to combine.
  • Step 12
    Reserve the mixture.
  • Step 13
    ASSEMBLING THE ROLLS
  • Step 14
    Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 425f (220c).
  • Step 15
    Take a baking sheet and line with parchment paper.
  • Step 16
    Beat the egg and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil with 2 tablespoons of water.
  • Step 17
    Lightly flour a work surface and then cut the puff pastry into 4-inch squares.
  • Step 18
    Chef’s Note: One of the standard sizes for store-bought puff pastries is 4x4 inches.
  • Step 19
    Use a rolling pin to roll out to 5x5 inches.
  • Step 20
    Place 3 tablespoons of the pork mixture down the middle of the puff pastry.
  • Step 21
    Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash.
  • Step 22
    Roll up and place, seam side down on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Step 23
    Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash, and then sprinkle with some sesame seeds.
  • Step 24
    Place into the oven, and bake for 20-25 minutes, until light brown.
  • Step 25
    Cut on the bias, and serve with some Chinese mustard. Enjoy.
  • Step 26
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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Culture: Asian
Category: Pork
Keyword: #sesame
Keyword: #Holidays
Keyword: #soy
Keyword: #pork
Keyword: #Appetizer
Keyword: #asian
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Bake

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