Vegetarian Steamed Dumplings

Name: Vegetarian Steamed Dumplings
Prep time: 1 h 2 min
Cook time: 1 h 2 min
Total time: 1 h 2 min
Yield: 35
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 118 milliliters coarsely grated carrots; 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro leaves; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger; 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 118 milliliters shredded Napa cabbage; 2 Tbsps finely chopped red pepper; 2 Tbsps finely chopped scallions; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 227 grams firm tofu; 35 servings Bowl of water, plus additional water for steamer; 35 wonton wrappers

Vegetarian Steamed Dumplings might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 35. One portion of this dish contains roughly 1g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 32 calories. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. A mixture of soy sauce, scallions, ginger, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes.

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Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

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Cut the tofu in half horizontally and lay between layers of paper towels.

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Tofu

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Paper Towels

Place on a plate, top with another plate, and place a weight on top (a 14-ounce can of vegetables works well).

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Vegetable

Let stand 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, cut the tofu into 1/4-inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.

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Tofu

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Mixing Bowl

Add the carrots, cabbage, red pepper, scallions, ginger, cilantro, soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, egg, salt, and pepper. Lightly stir to combine.

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Red Pepper

Sesame Oil

Green Onions

Soy Sauce

Cilantro

Cabbage

Carrot

Ginger

Hoisin Sauce

Pepper

Salt

Egg

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.

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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.

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Tofu

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Frying Pan

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.

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Water

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.

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