Mushroom Tofu Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings) Recipe

Name: Mushroom Tofu Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
Boil water and revive the mushrooms by putting them in a capped container with the hot water. When they're revived, cut them into small strips.
2
Soften the bean thread noodles with some hot water.
3
Use the remaining hot water to blanch the mung bean sprouts.
4
Cut up the tofu into small (7mm square) cubes.
5
Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl, except for the wrappers. Optionally add a beaten egg to make it stick together better.
6
Make the dumplings: put a small quantity of this mixture in dumpling wrappers, and then pinch the sides together, sometimes a little cold water will help them stay stick together.
7
Boil a pot of water and throw small batches of the dumplings into the water. They're ready when they float. Scoop them out with a slotted spoon or strainer and then make another batch. Excess dumplings can be frozen.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb firm tofu, 2 cups dried shiitake mushrooms, 2 cups mung bean sprouts, 3 green onions, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Mushroom Tofu Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mushroom Tofu Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings)

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