Vegetarian Shumai Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Shumai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: peanut or safflower oil; 2 leeks cut into 1/2 inch discs and soaked to remove dirt; 4-6 cloves roasted garlic; 11/2 inches fresh ginger; 2 carrots diced small; 1 bunch bok choy or (1 bag spinach); 3-4 roasted chestnuts; 1 package round wonton wrappers; My favorite dipping sauce; 3TBS Soy Sauce; 1TBS Hoisin Sauce; 1/2tsp sesame oil; 1 large clove garlic minced; 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger minced; 2 tsp orange juice

Servings: persons

peanut or safflower oil
2 leeks cut into 1/2 inch discs and soaked to remove dirt
4-6 cloves roasted garlic
11/2 inches fresh ginger
2 carrots diced small
1 bunch bok choy or (1 bag spinach)
3-4 roasted chestnuts
1 package round wonton wrappers
My favorite dipping sauce
3TBS Soy Sauce
1TBS Hoisin Sauce
1/2tsp sesame oil
1 large clove garlic minced
1/2 inch piece fresh ginger minced
2 tsp orange juice

1
In a wok or large sautee pan add several Tbsp peanut oil sautee well drained leeks and when soft add ginger ,garlic and carrots stir frying.
2
when carrots are very soft add the greens(either bok choy or spinach.) along with the chestnuts. when greens are wilted put mixture in food processor and puree.
3
when mix is cool place 1/2-3/4TBSP of mix in center of a wrapper and moisten the edges with a dab of water and in a circular motion pinch the dough to make an open purse.
4
place completed shu mai in a steamer lined with old pieces of lettuce, kale... so the dough doesnt stick to the steamer. Steam for 5 min.
5
serve warm wioth your favorite dipping sauce.
6
These also freeze well.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: peanut or safflower oil, 2 leeks cut into 1/2 inch discs and soaked to remove dirt, 4-6 cloves roasted garlic, 11/2 inches fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Shumai falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

Vegetarian Shumai

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