Description
Scrumptious crispy veggie tofu dumplings showcase Chinese culinary artistry with delicate wrappers and savory filling. Delightful morsels blend fresh vegetables, protein-rich tofu, and aromatic spices you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 180 grams (6.3 ounces) firm tofu
- 200 grams (7 ounces) mushrooms
- 20 rice paper sheets
- 2 small carrots
- 14 small green cabbage
- 2 spring onions
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh ginger, to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Oils:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Meticulously shred cabbage and carrots into delicate ribbons. Precisely dice garlic and mushrooms into tiny cubes. Gently crumble tofu into fine, uneven pieces using fingertips.
- Heat a large skillet and sauté mushrooms in oil until richly caramelized, approximately 3-4 minutes. Incorporate vegetables and tofu, cooking until slightly softened. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and freshly grated ginger for vibrant flavor complexity.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil into the mixture, stirring thoroughly. Remove from heat and fold in finely chopped spring onions. Allow filling to cool completely to room temperature.
- Prepare a hydration station with a water tray and a damp surface for wrapping. Ensure workspace is clean and organized.
- Submerge rice paper sheet briefly in water until pliable. Position on damp surface and center a spoonful of filling. Create a compact rectangular pocket by folding bottom, top, and side edges securely.
- Repeat wrapping process with a second moistened rice paper sheet for enhanced structural integrity. Encase initial pocket carefully to create a robust dumpling.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high temperature. Fry dumplings 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a golden, crisp exterior with delicate translucent edges.
- Transfer to serving plate and accompany with preferred dipping sauce. Enjoy immediately while crisp and warm.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Dumplings by ensuring the filling is thoroughly cooled before wrapping, which stops excess moisture from making the rice paper sheets too soft and fragile.
- Double Wrapping Creates Extra Crispiness by providing a thicker, more sturdy exterior that allows for a satisfying crunch when pan-fried.
- Tofu Texture Tip involves crumbling the tofu finely and draining excess moisture to achieve a more meat-like consistency and prevent watery filling.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation can be easily achieved by using tamari instead of traditional soy sauce and ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg