Fragrant Vegetarian Dumplings

Name: Fragrant Vegetarian Dumplings
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 serving carrots; 1 serving chile paste; 1 serving cornstarch; 1 serving egg yolks; 1 serving garlic; 1 serving ginger; 1 serving mushrooms; 28 grams gy a skins; 1 serving salt; 1 serving scallions; 1 serving sesame oil; 1 serving soy sauce; 1 serving firm tofu; 1 serving water; 1 serving water chestnuts

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Fragrant Vegetarian Dumplings a try. This recipe serves 1. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 472 calories, 31g of protein, and 27g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up gyoza skins, ginger, cornstarch, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the tofu you could follow this main course with the Tofu Cheesecake as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours.

Instructions

FIRST Wrap the tofu slabs in paper towels or a cotton towel, and place a heavy weight such as a cast-iron skillet on top.

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Tofu

Wrap

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Paper Towels

Frying Pan

Let stand for 30 minutes to press out the excess water, then, using a fork, mash the tofu until smooth in a large bowl.

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Water

Tofu

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Bowl

SECOND Shred the black mushroom caps by hand or mince them in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Blot the water chestnuts dry with paper towels and chop finely by hand or in the food processor.

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Water Chestnuts

Mushrooms

Ground Meat

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Food Processor

Paper Towels

THIRD

Put the tofu, black mushrooms, water chestnuts, carrots, and Seasonings in a bowl. Stir vigorously with a spoon or your hands to mix well.

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Water Chestnuts

Seasoning

Mushrooms

Carrot

Tofu

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Bowl

Add the egg yolks and 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and stir until smooth and sticky.

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Corn Starch

Egg Yolk

Sprinkle in another tablespoon of cornstarch if the filling is too loose.

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Corn Starch

FOURTH

Place tablespoon of the filling in the center of each dumpling skin and moisten the edge with a finger dipped in water or a beaten egg. Fold over to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges together to enclose the filling and seal.

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Water

Egg

Place the finished dumplings on a baking sheet that has been lightly dusted with cornstarch.

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Corn Starch

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Baking Sheet

FIFTH Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large pot and add a third of the dumplings. Once the water returns to a boil, cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium-high heat.

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Water

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Pot

Remove from the water with a strainer and place the cooked dumplings on a serving platter. Cook the remaining dumplings in two more batches as directed.

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Water

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Sieve