Buddha's Delight Dumplings with Ginger-Chive Ponzu
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen Asian stir-fry vegetables (recommended: Birds Eye)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil (recommended: Dynasty)
- 1 (8-ounce) package fresh sliced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon crushed garlic (recommended: Christopher Ranch)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten, plus 1 lightly beaten egg white for brushing
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 (10-ounce) package round gyoza wrappers (recommended: Dynasty)
- 1 cup citrus ponzu sauce (recommended: Kikkoman)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger (recommended: Christopher Ranch)
- Special equipment: bamboo steamer
- For the Buddha's Delight:
- Cover stir-fry vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water.
- Cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Drain and set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet.
- Add mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add stir-fry vegetables, garlic, and cilantro.
- Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Set aside to cool.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from cooled vegetable mixture and place in food processor.
- Add two egg whites and cornstarch.
- Pulse until mixture is finely chopped and holds together.
- Working in batches, lay out 6 to 8 gyoza wrappers.
- Lightly brush with the remaining 1 egg white and spoon 1 tablespoon of vegetable mixture in the center of each.
- Fold in half and press together to seal edges.
- Stand dumplings seam-side up by tapping on countertop.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Line bamboo steamer with a piece of parchment paper that has been cut to fit.
- Spray parchment lightly with cooking spray.
- Put 10 to 12 dumplings in steamer at a time.
- Place steamer over medium pot of boiling water.
- Steam for 10 to 12 minutes.
- For the Ginger-Chive Ponzu:
- In a small bowl, stir together all ponzu ingredients.
- Serve steamed dumplings hot with ponzu dipping sauce.
vegetables, water, sesame oil, mushrooms, garlic, cilantro, egg whites, cornstarch, wrappers, ponzu sauce, fresh chives, ginger
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/buddhas-delight-dumplings-with-ginger-chive-ponzu-recipe.html (may not work)