Vegetarian Steamed Dumplings

Name: Vegetarian Steamed Dumplings
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H50M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H12M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H2M0.000S
Yield: 35 to 40 dumplings
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients: 1/2 pound firm tofu; 1/2 cup coarsely grated carrots; 1/2 cup shredded Napa cabbage; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions; 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Bowl of water, plus additional water for steamer; 35 to 40 small wonton wrappers; Non-stick vegetable spray, for the steamer

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr 2 min

Prep: 50 min
Cook: 12 min

Yield: 35 to 40 dumplings

Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr 2 min

Prep: 50 min
Cook: 12 min

Yield: 35 to 40 dumplings

Ingredients

1/2 pound firm tofu

1/2 cup coarsely grated carrots

1/2 cup shredded Napa cabbage

2 tablespoons finely chopped red pepper

2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions

2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Bowl of water, plus additional water for steamer

35 to 40 small wonton wrappers

Non-stick vegetable spray, for the steamer

Directions

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
Cut the tofu in half horizontally and lay between layers of paper towels. Place on a plate, top with another plate, and place a weight on top (a 14-ounce can of vegetables works well). Let stand 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, cut the tofu into 1/4-inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the carrots, cabbage, red pepper, scallions, ginger, cilantro, soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, egg, salt, and pepper. Lightly stir to combine.
To form the dumplings, remove 1 wonton wrapper from the package, covering the others with a damp cloth. Brush the edges of the wrapper lightly with water. Place 1/2 rounded teaspoon of the tofu mixture in the center of the wrapper. Shape as desired. Set on a sheet pan and cover with a damp cloth. Repeat procedure until all of the filling is gone.
Using a steaming apparatus of your choice, bring 1/4 to 1/2-inch of water to a simmer over medium heat. Spray the steamer's surface lightly with the non-stick vegetable spray to prevent sticking. Place as many dumplings as will fit into a steamer, without touching each other. Cover and steam for 10 to 12 minutes over medium heat. Remove the dumplings from the steamer to a heatproof platter and place in oven to keep warm. Repeat until all dumplings are cooked.