Making homemade dumplings is a little time-consuming, but ultimately worth it – they taste much better than any pre-made, store-bought option! Plus they’re vegan. These spicy steamed dumplings go perfectly with the umami-rich sauce, and make such a comforting autumn meal!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of bok choy - washed and julienned
- 1 package of wonton/dumpling wrapper
- 1 box of firm tofu - drained & mashed
- ¼ cup of saute mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon black bean sauce
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- salt to taste
- oil
Spicy sauce (whisk all ingredients in a bowl until sugar dissolves):
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon chili oil with chili crumbs
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Place julienned bok choy in a large bowl with 2 tsp salt, using your hands, gently massage salt into veggies. Set aside for 15-20mins. In a heated pan with 1 tsp oil, sauté mushrooms until lightly brown, add black bean sauce and stir until well combined, set aside and pan fry mashed tofu for 2 minutes (or until brown), season with salt. Place both ingredients in a big bowl.
- Using a cheesecloth or just with your palms, squeeze as much liquid out as possible from your bok choy. Add tofu mixture, cornstarch, combine well & season if needed.
- Place a dollop of mixture in the middle of your wrapper, moisten side with water and pleat to seal. Place wontons on a steamer basket and steam for 15mins in high heat. Remove and serve warm with spicy sauce. You can serve sauce on the side or as pictured.
Notes
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So buss. I served my family with it (4 ppl) 7 dumplings each and they liked it. It takes a longggg time though it took me 2 hours!! But I’ve only cooked like 1 meal before so… it was so good though!! 😋🥟