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My Hot Pick is a choice of potstickers from The Perfect Gourmet.  They are SO delicious, that you really don't need anything fancy on the side.  But, if you love sauces, I have a quick and easy hoisin sauce recipe that will not only add freshness to the potstickers themselves, but to stir fried veggies, rice or the Asian noodles of your choice.

5 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium if you can find it)
3 tablespoons peanut butter (chunky for added texture!)
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 garlic clove, finely minced  or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (if you are in a hurry)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Chinese hot sauce (optional)

Place all ingredients in a bowl, and mix it until thoroughly combined.  Done!

You can find all of these ingredients at your regular supermarket, some in the Asian food aisle.  While you are there, look for some great asian noodles.  This is one of those times when you don't want to substitute regular pasta instead.  A beautiful udon or cellophane noodle works well here.  However, if you don't want the noodles to be too dry, you may want to double the sauce recipe, since the noodles will absorb some of it.  After you cook the noodles according to the package directions, you can stir fry some of the moisture out before adding the sauce.  Then, for a pop of fresh flavor, sprinkle some fresh chopped scallions on the top.  Yum!!  

My favorite thing about the sauce is the versatility.  But, it won't hurt my feelings of you don't use it for the potstickers, because they are that good!  The potstickers are the perfect Friday Night Meal, because the are delicious in a variety of ways.  And since The Wishful Dish is always on a Monday, the frozen items get there by Friday!  So, you can be enjoying this by the end of the week!

Also, I try to have one new item in every show, at a fabulous price.  It's the Perfectly Lite Savory Vegetable Souffle Assortment.  The only presentation at that price will be in my show!   You can get a sneak peek by clicking here.  I can't wait for you to join me for The Wishful Dish on Monday at 5pm!