Buddha's Delight Dumplings with Ginger-Chive Ponzu
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Buddha's Delight Dumplings with Ginger-Chive Ponzu a try. One portion of this dish contains around 3g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 38 calories. This recipe serves 30. If you have asian stir-fry vegetables, chives, egg whites, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.
Instructions
Special equipment: Bamboo steamer
Cover stir-fry vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water. Cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes.
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet.
Add mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes.
Add stir-fry vegetables, garlic, and cilantro.
Saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Squeeze out excess moisture from cooled vegetable mixture and place in food processor.
Add two egg whites and cornstarch. Pulse until mixture is finely chopped and holds together.
Working in batches, lay out 6 to 8 gyoza wrappers. Lightly brush with the remaining 1 egg white and spoon 1 tablespoon of vegetable mixture in the center of each. Fold in half and press together to seal edges. Stand dumplings seam-side up by tapping on countertop. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Line bamboo steamer with a piece of parchment paper that has been cut to fit. Spray parchment lightly with cooking spray. Put 10 to 12 dumplings in steamer at a time.
Place steamer over medium pot of boiling water. Steam for 10 to 12 minutes.
In a small bowl, stir together all ponzu ingredients.
Serve steamed dumplings hot with ponzu dipping sauce.