Zen Temple Dumplings Recipe

Name: Zen Temple Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: Dumplings:; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 cup (2-inch) slices asparagus (about 1/2 pound); 1/4 cup (1-inch) pieces green onions; 1 (8-ounce) can whole water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped; 1 (8-ounce) package mushrooms, stems removed; 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 36 wonton wrappers; Cooking spray; Sauce:; 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon minced green onions; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

Servings: persons

Dumplings:
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup (2-inch) slices asparagus (about 1/2 pound)
1/4 cup (1-inch) pieces green onions
1 (8-ounce) can whole water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 (8-ounce) package mushrooms, stems removed
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
36 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
Sauce:
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced green onions
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

1
To prepare dumplings, drop ginger and garlic through food chute with food processor on; process until minced. Add the asparagus, 1/4 cup green onion pieces, and water chestnuts; pulse 4 times or until chopped. Add mushrooms, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; pulse 4 times or until mixture is finely chopped.
2
Working with 1 wonton wrapper at a time (cover remaining wrappers with a damp towel to keep from drying), spoon about 2 teaspoons mushroom mixture in the center of wrapper. Moisten edges of wrapper with water. Bring 2 opposite corners together. Press edges together with fingertips to seal, forming a triangle. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray while assembling; lightly cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Repeat procedure with remaining wonton wrappers and mushroom mixture.
3
Add water to a Dutch oven to a depth of 1 inch; bring to a boil. Coat a metal vegetable steamer with cooking spray. Arrange 9 dumplings in steamer, slightly overlapping. Steam dumplings, covered, 8 minutes or until tender. Remove dumplings from steamer; cover and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining dumplings.
4
To prepare sauce, combine 1/3 cup soy sauce and remaining ingredients. Drizzle over dumplings.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dumplings:, 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger, 2 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 cup (2-inch) slices asparagus (about 1/2 pound), and more.

Yes, Zen Temple Dumplings 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.

Zen Temple Dumplings

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