SUPERFOOD DUMPLINGS

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These prove that it's possible to create a tasty dumpling without meat. Soy sauce and sesame oil turn tofu into a savory protein that both vegetarians and carnivores will love. Make a dipping sauce with low-sodium soy sauce and scallions to give the dumplings even more flavor.

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings (24 dumplings)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
3/4 cup minced or grated onions (about 1/2 medium onion)
1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger (a 1-inch piece)
8 cloves garlic, minced or grated
14 ounces firm tofu, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2/3 cup 1/4-inch sliced scallions
1/2 cup shredded Napa cabbage (greens only), plus 2 to 4 whole leaves for steaming
1/2 cup shredded carrots (about 1/2 medium carrot)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
Twenty four 4-by-4-inch dumpling wrappers
Low-sodium soy sauce
Sliced scallions

Steps:

For the dumplings: Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute.
Add the tofu, increase the heat to high, and cook, stirring constantly, until the tofu is dry and golden, about 5 minutes.
Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and cook until the liquid evaporates. Turn off the heat. Stir in the scallions, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, salt and pepper.
Place the filling in a strainer and cool to handle, 10 to 15 minutes. Squeeze out any excess moisture. Place the mixture in a large bowl, add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Fill a small bowl with cold water. Place a dumpling wrapper in your hand, then spoon 1 tablespoon of the filling into the wrapper. Use your finger to rub water along the edge of the wrapper and fold in half to enclose the filling, pressing the edges to seal tightly. Repeat for the remaining wrappers and filling.
Line a bamboo steamer with cabbage leaves. Arrange the dumplings in a single layer so they are not touching, cover the steamer with a tight-fitting lid and cook over a water bath until the filling is firm and the wrapper is translucent and slightly gummy to the touch, 15 to 20 minutes. Depending on the size of the steamer, you may need to do this in two batches.
For the sauce: Combine some soy sauce with sliced scallions.
Serve the dumplings immediately with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 54 milligrams, Sodium 884 milligrams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 4 grams