One of the my most favorite things to eat, ever is dumplings. And I have always wanted to make them, just never had the time or understanding of how to do that. So yesterday, doing one of my most favorite things in the world (grocery shopping), I found won-ton wrappers and decided to just go with it. Whats the worst that happens? They taste terrible and I pretend like this whole little shenanigan never happened... BUT! These happened to be a HUGE success. Like I was beyond belief proud of myself (and so was my family) So here I am, sharing my very own Christmas miracle of sucessful dumplings
Ingredients
1 lb firm tofu
2 large carrots (to be diced/shredded)
2 green peppers (whatever colors you pefer)
1 package of wonton wrappers
1 bowl of water
a vegetable steamer/some sort of steamer
a teaspoon grated ginger
soy sauce
mandarin sauce
siracha sauce
brown sugar
Start off by cutting down your vegetables and tofu, you want to get them pretty small in diced form or pull out your food processor and pulse about 2 times to get a great consistency. Mix together all your vegetables, the soy sauce, siracha sauce, and grated ginger and make sure everything is properly mixed. Make sure to give it a taste, see i
f you want to add any more sauces or more vegetables. On a flat surface that is absolutely clean, lay out a won ton wrapper and spoon about a teaspoon of the filling. Dipping your finger in some water, spread the water along the edges and then close it into a triangle, then wrap the edges together as if take the edges of the triangle and folding them inwards to so they are hidden when looking at the dumpling. In your steamer, place your dumplings separately so they don't stick together from all the moisture.
For your dipping sauce, take about 2 table spoons of brown sugar and the same amount of soy sauce. Add about the same amount of water to dilute the mixture a little bit, and then add a little bit of siracha. The dumplings should be a little spicy, and the sauce should be a little sweet - they will compliment each other very well :)
Ingredients
1 lb firm tofu
2 large carrots (to be diced/shredded)
2 green peppers (whatever colors you pefer)
1 package of wonton wrappers
1 bowl of water
a vegetable steamer/some sort of steamer
a teaspoon grated ginger
soy sauce
mandarin sauce
siracha sauce
brown sugar
Start off by cutting down your vegetables and tofu, you want to get them pretty small in diced form or pull out your food processor and pulse about 2 times to get a great consistency. Mix together all your vegetables, the soy sauce, siracha sauce, and grated ginger and make sure everything is properly mixed. Make sure to give it a taste, see if you want to add any more sauces or more vegetables. On a flat surface that is absolutely clean, lay out a won ton wrapper and spoon about a teaspoon of the filling. Dipping your finger in some water, spread the water along the edges and then close it into a triangle, then wrap the edges together as if take the edges of the triangle and folding them inwards to so they are hidden when looking at the dumpling. In your steamer, place your dumplings separately so they don't stick together from all the moisture.
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