VEGETARIAN WONTON DUMPLINGS

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This recipe originaltes from the May 1, 2004 issue of Vegetarian Times Magazine. Be careful not to overprocess if you're chopping the ingredients in a food processor. As an alternative to boiling the wontons you could fry them.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 40m

Yield 40 wontons, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large carrots, cut into chunks
8 ounces firm tofu
7 dried Chinese black mushrooms, soaked in hot water to rehydrate
1/2 lb fresh spinach, rinsed and trimmed
6 large chinese cabbage leaves or 6 large american cabbage leaves, trimmed
2 garlic cloves
1/2 bunch cilantro, rinsed and trimmed
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 -3 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
50 wonton wrappers (3 inch round)
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon chili sauce

Steps:

  • Wonton Dumplings:
  • Dry carrots, tofu, mushrooms, spinach, cabbage, garlic and cilantro thoroughly with a clean tea towel or paper towels.
  • Place in food processor, and chop very finely.
  • Place vegetable mixture into a large bowl.
  • Mix together egg, ginger, soy sauce, cornstarch, hoisin sauce, sesame oil and salt, then add to vegetable mixture, mixing well.
  • Drain any excess liquid from mixture.
  • Place wonton wrappers, one at a time, on flat work surface (keep the rest of the wrappers from drying out by covering with a damp tea towel).
  • Place a spoonful of mixture on center, brush water around edges of wrapper and crimp shut to seal.
  • Repeat process until all ingredients are used up.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add wontons, 12 at a time to water, and cook for about 4 minutes, or until dumplings float to surface.
  • Use a slotted skimmer to remove from water, and set aside in a bowl.
  • (don't allow the wontons to touch while still hot or they may stick.
  • Dipping Sauce:
  • Thoroughly mix all sauce ingredients together and set aside.
  • To serve, arrange wontons on a platter, and pass with Dipping Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.6, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 833.4, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 8.1

Emmanuel Silaa
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I made these dumplings for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


SHAKEEL SOOMRO
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These dumplings were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Janet Llewellyn
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The dumplings were easy to make and turned out great. I'll be making them again for sure.


Nuranah Hoffman
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I'm not a vegetarian, but these dumplings were still delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Olga Kravets
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The dumplings were a bit too greasy for my liking.


Namusisi Janet
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These dumplings were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They're so flavorful and satisfying.


Pallab halder
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The wontons were a bit bland for my taste, but the dipping sauce helped.


Md Suman
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I've made these dumplings several times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and so delicious.


Alsmin Sirker
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Delicious! The filling was so flavorful and the wontons cooked perfectly.


Danais Altagracia
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The dumplings were great! I used a store-bought wonton wrapper to save time and they still turned out great.


BARKATULLAH MBR
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These wontons were a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


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