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Vegan Chinese chive pockets/dumplings
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm water
For the filling:
- 2 cups Chinese chives, finely chopped
- 1 cup firm tofu, crumbled
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For dipping sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: chili oil or chopped green onions for extra flavor
Instructions:
- Prepare the dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and warm water.
- Knead the mixture until it forms a smooth dough. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water; if it’s too wet, add more flour.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a large bowl, mix together the chopped Chinese chives, crumbled tofu, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch.
- Stir until well combined and set aside.
- Assemble the dumplings:
- Divide the rested dough into small balls, about the size of a walnut.
- On a floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a thin circle, about 3 inches in diameter.
- Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle.
- Fold and seal the dumplings:
- Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
- Pinch the edges firmly to seal the dumplings. You can also pleat the edges for a decorative touch.
- Cook the dumplings:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Carefully add the dumplings to the boiling water, making sure they don’t stick to each other.
- Cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until the dumplings float to the surface and the dough is cooked through.
- Make the dipping sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Add chili oil or chopped green onions if desired for extra flavor.
- Serve:
- Remove the cooked dumplings from the water using a slotted spoon and drain excess water.
- Serve the dumplings hot with the dipping sauce on the side.