Mushroom Tofu Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings)

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 3
Delight your taste buds with Mushroom Tofu Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings)
in Dumplings

Prep

60 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb firm tofu
2 cups dried shiitake mushrooms
2 cups mung bean sprouts
3 green onions , chopped finely
1 ball bean thread noodles ( fensi )
2 inches minced ginger
6 garlic cloves , chopped
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
100 dumpling wrappers ( shui jiao pi )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
100
Sugar
1g
Fat
4g
Mushroom Tofu Jiaozi is a delicious, vegetarian-friendly take on Chinese dumplings. They are stuffed with a mouth-watering mixture of crumbled tofu, finely chopped shiitake mushrooms, bean thread noodles, and fresh mung bean sprouts, flavored with a mixture of garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce. The filling is then wrapped in thin dumpling wrappers and boiled until cooked. These dumplings are perfect for sharing with family and friends and are full of protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. They can be served as a starter, main dish or a snack.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, crumble the tofu, finely chop the shiitake mushrooms, and mix both together with salt.
2.Cover the bean thread noodles with warm water in a bowl and set aside for 5 minutes until they are soft.
3.Meanwhile, heat a frying pan with 2 tablespoons of sesame oil and fry the green onions, minced ginger, and chopped garlic at medium-high heat for around 2 minutes.
4.Drain the bean thread noodles and add them to the frying pan with the mung bean sprouts and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
5.Stir fry all the ingredients together in the pan for 1-2 minutes before adding them to the tofu and mushroom mixture.
6.Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until you have a uniform filling mixture.
7.Scoop around 1 tablespoon of filling on top of each dumpling wrapper and fold into your desired shape before boiling the dumplings for 2-3 minutes.
8.Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

PROS

This recipe is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

The combination of protein-rich tofu and nutritious shiitake mushrooms make these dumplings a healthy alternative to traditional meat dumplings.

The inclusion of bean thread noodles and mung bean sprouts add extra texture and a fresh taste to the filling.

CONS

Although this recipe is a healthier version of Chinese dumplings, it still contains around 100 calories per dumpling.

The preparation time for this recipe is relatively long and requires some extra effort and attention to detail when making the filling mixture and folding the dumplings.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mushrooms are a good source of protein, fiber, and antioxidants, which can support brain function, immunity, and heart health.
Tofu is a good source of plant-based protein, low in saturated fats and high in iron, calcium, and magnesium which support bone health.
Bean thread noodles are a good source of fiber, minerals such as zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium which help regulate digestion and lower blood sugar levels.
Mung bean sprouts offer a unique source of plant-based protein, vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, magnesium, and potassium, which aid energy production, digestion, and immune function.

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