Tofu and Ground Chicken Shumai Dumplings Recipe

Name: Tofu and Ground Chicken Shumai Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams Firm tofu; 200 grams Ground chicken (breast); 15 to 20 Wonton wrappers; 5 cm Green onion (finely chopped); 1 tsp Ginger (juice); 2 tsp Sake; 1 tsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Oyster sauce; 2 tbsp Katakuriko; 1 dash Salt; 4 leaves Chinese cabbage; 60 to 80 ml Water; 1 Edamame (as garnish)

Servings: persons

200 grams Firm tofu
200 grams Ground chicken (breast)
15 to 20 Wonton wrappers
5 cm Green onion (finely chopped)
1 tsp Ginger (juice)
2 tsp Sake
1 tsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Oyster sauce
2 tbsp Katakuriko
1 dash Salt
4 leaves Chinese cabbage
60 to 80 ml Water
1 Edamame (as garnish)

1
Drain the tofu very well.
2
Put the ground chicken, drained tofu, and the ingredients in a bowl and mix together well.
3
Form into 4 to 5 cm diameter balls.
4
Cut the wonton wrappers in half and shredd thinly.
5
Stick the shredded wrappers on the balls from Step 3 to cover.
6
Optionally top with an edamame.
7
See Hints.
8
Line a frying pan with Chinese cabbage leaves, and place on the formed shumai dumplings so that they aren't touching each other.
9
Pour in water along the sides of the pan.
10
Cover with a lid, and steam for about 10 minutes over medium-low heat.
11
Add more water during that time if all of it boils off.
12
Transfer the dumplings with the cabbage leaves and all to serving plates.
13
Serve with small dishes of Japanese mustard, soy sauce and ponzu sauce.
14
You can line the frying pan with shredded lettuce or cabbage instead!
15
If you don't have leafy vegetables, use parchment paper instead.

134

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams Firm tofu, 200 grams Ground chicken (breast), 15 to 20 Wonton wrappers, 5 cm Green onion (finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Tofu and Ground Chicken Shumai Dumplings falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tofu and Ground Chicken Shumai Dumplings

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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