awesome sesame pork roll appetizers
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
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Step 1Gather your ingredients.
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Step 2In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground pork, plus the minced garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds.
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Step 3Cook until the pork is browned, and thoroughly cooked through.
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Step 4Chef’s Note: Use a wooden spoon and mash and mix the ingredients until they are completely broken up.
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Step 5Chef’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.
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Step 6Thoroughly drain the pork, and return to the skillet.
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Step 7Chef’s Tip: You want as much of the grease out of the pork as possible. I drain mine on a couple of paper towels.
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Step 8Return the skillet to the stovetop and reduce the heat to medium low, and then add tamari and Sriracha sauce. Stir to combine.
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Step 9Add the water chestnuts, the scallions, and cilantro, and stir to combine.
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Step 10Continue to stir for 2 to 3 minutes, and then remove the pan from the heat.
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Step 11When the mixture has sufficiently cooled, add the beaten eggs, and stir to combine.
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Step 12Reserve the mixture.
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Step 13ASSEMBLING THE ROLLS
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Step 14Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 425f (220c).
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Step 15Take a baking sheet and line with parchment paper.
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Step 16Beat the egg and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil with 2 tablespoons of water.
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Step 17Lightly flour a work surface and then cut the puff pastry into 4-inch squares.
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Step 18Chef’s Note: One of the standard sizes for store-bought puff pastries is 4x4 inches.
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Step 19Use a rolling pin to roll out to 5x5 inches.
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Step 20Place 3 tablespoons of the pork mixture down the middle of the puff pastry.
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Step 21Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash.
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Step 22Roll up and place, seam side down on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Step 23Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash, and then sprinkle with some sesame seeds.
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Step 24Place into the oven, and bake for 20-25 minutes, until light brown.
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Step 25Cut on the bias, and serve with some Chinese mustard. Enjoy.
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Step 26Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Culture:
Asian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Category:
Meat Appetizers
Category:
Pork
Keyword:
#sesame
Keyword:
#Holidays
Keyword:
#entertaining
Keyword:
#soy
Keyword:
#Puff Pastry
Keyword:
#pork
Keyword:
#Appetizer
Keyword:
#asian
Ingredient:
Pork
Method:
Bake
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