Description
Crispy garlic chive dumplings with a savory tofu, cabbage, and mushroom filling, pan-crisped until golden and served with a simple sesame soy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 round dumpling wrappers
- 2 cups garlic chives, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 8 ounces firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 1 cup shiitake or cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, for dipping sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, for dipping sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, for dipping sauce
Instructions
- Set a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and have a lid ready. Arrange the dumpling wrappers on the counter and keep a small bowl of water nearby.
- In a large bowl, mix the garlic chives, cabbage, tofu, mushrooms, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- Warm 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in the skillet.
- Place about 1 heaping tablespoon of filling in the center of each wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold, and press firmly to seal.
- Arrange the dumplings flat-side down in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottoms begin to turn golden.
- Add 1/3 cup water carefully, cover immediately, and steam for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Remove the lid, add the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil if needed, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more until the bottoms are crisp and deeply golden.
- Mix the dipping sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Serve the dumplings hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Keep the wrappers covered with a lightly damp towel while assembling so they do not dry out.
- Press the tofu well and avoid an overly wet filling for the best texture.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet. Cook in batches if needed for crisp bottoms.
- Uncooked dumplings can be frozen on a tray, then stored in a freezer-safe bag for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 dumplings
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crispy garlic chive dumplings, vegetarian dumplings, pan-fried dumplings, garlic chive appetizer