Spicy Steamed Dumplings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of bok choy, washed and julienned⠀
- 1 package of wonton/dumpling wrapper⠀
- 1 box of firm tofu, drained & mashed⠀
- 1/4 cup of saute mushrooms⠀
- 1 tablespoon black bean sauce⠀
- 1 tablespoon corn starch⠀
- salt to taste⠀
- oil⠀
Preparation
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, starch, 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
For the spicy sauce: 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⠀
Remove and serve warm with spicy sauce