Spicy Steamed Vegetable Dumplings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs bok choy
- 1 package wonton or dumpling wrappers
- 1 box firm tofu
- 1/4 cup mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon black bean sauce
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- salt to taste
- oil
Spicy sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili oil with chili crumbs
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Preparation
Whisk all spicy sauce ingredients in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
Place julienned bok choy in a large bowl with 2 teaspoons salt and massage gently with hands. Set aside for 15-20 minutes.
In a heated pan with 1 teaspoon oil, sauté mushrooms until lightly brown, add black bean sauce and stir until well combined. Set aside.
Pan fry mashed tofu for 2 minutes or until brown, season with salt. Place both ingredients in a big bowl.
Using a cheesecloth or palms, squeeze as much liquid out as possible from the bok choy.
Add the squeezed bok choy to the tofu mixture, add corn starch, combine well and season if needed.
Place a dollop of mixture in the middle of a wrapper, moisten edges with water and pleat to seal.
Place wontons on a steamer basket and steam for 15 minutes on high heat.
Remove and serve warm with spicy sauce.
