Vegetarian Steamed Dumplings - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1/2 lb firm tofu
1/2 cup coarsely grated carrot
1/2 cup shredded napa cabbage
2 tablespoons finely chopped red peppers
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaf
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
bowl water, plus additional water for steamer
35 -40 small wonton wrappers
vegetable oil cooking spray, for the steamer
Preparation
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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.
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