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"Master the Art of Dumpling Making with this Delicious Vegetable & Tofu Recipe!"

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"Master the Art of Dumpling Making with this Delicious Vegetable & Tofu Recipe!"
Vegetable and Tofu Dumplings with Soy Dipping Sauce As a stay-at-home parent, I love getting creative in the kitchen. When I’m looking for a healthy meal that my family loves, one of our favorite go-to recipes is vegetable and tofu dumplings with soy dipping sauce. The dumplings are easy to make and the soy dipping sauce adds a delicious savory flavor. My children love helping me make the dumplings, and it’s always a fun activity for us to do together. The best part about this recipe is that it’s incredibly versatile. You can use any type of vegetables you like, and you can adjust the amount of tofu depending on your preference. I usually use a combination of carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, and scallions, but you can use whatever you have on hand. The soy dipping sauce is also easy to make and adds just the right amount of flavor to the dumplings. Ingredients: -1 package of wonton wrappers -1 block of firm or extra firm tofu -2 cups finely chopped vegetables (carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, scallions) -1 tablespoon sesame oil -2 cloves garlic, minced -2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce -1 teaspoon honey -1 teaspoon rice vinegar -1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger -2 tablespoons water Instructions: 1. Start by pressing the tofu to remove any excess moisture. Wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and place it on top of a cutting board or plate. Place something heavy (like a pot or pan) on top of the kitchen towel and let sit for 10 minutes. Once the tofu has been pressed, crumble it into small pieces with your hands and set aside. 2. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Next add crumbled tofu and vegetables to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender but still crisp. Add soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar and grated ginger to the skillet; stir to combine all ingredients together. Cook for an additional 3 minutes or until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before handling dumplings. 3. To assemble dumplings: place 1 tablespoon of vegetable and tofu filling in the center of each wonton wrapper; lightly wet fingers with water to help seal wrapper edges together around filling (see photo). Continue until all filling has been used up; set aside on parchment paper lined baking sheet as you go along (this will help prevent them from sticking). 4. To cook dumplings: Fill large pot with enough water to cover dumplings once placed in pot; bring to boil over medium high heat. Once boiling add dumplings using slotted spoon (careful not to crowd pot); reduce heat to low/medium so water doesn’t boil over; cook for 8 minutes or until wonton wrappers become translucent (white). Remove from heat; let cool slightly before serving with soy dipping sauce (recipe below). 5. To make Soy Dipping Sauce: In small bowl whisk together low sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar and grated ginger until combined; set aside until ready to use. Serve dumplings warm with soy dipping sauce on side for dipping. Enjoy! This recipe is always a hit with my family! It’s quick and easy to make but still has amazing flavor – plus it’s healthy too! The vegetable and tofu mixture adds great texture while the soy dipping sauce adds just enough savory flavor without overpowering the delicate taste of the dumplings themselves. Plus it’s fun for my children to help me assemble them – they love making different shapes with their fingers! It’s definitely become one of our favorite recipes over time!

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