ABC Pilates

CRUNCH & COOK with ABC Pilates and TSpoons

Below is a recipe from the FIRST Mom's night out cooking
class this past February in Ladera Ranch. We will have another
Crunch & Cook adventure this month. Please contact
ABC Pilates (949) 305-3310 for further event details.



Steamed Vegetable Dumplings

Ingredients:
1/2 lb firm tofu, small diced
1/2 c coarsely grated carrot
1/2 c shredded Napa cabbage
2 T finely chopped red bell pepper
2 T finely chopped scallions
2 t finely minced fresh ginger
1 T soy sauce
1 T hoisin sauce
2 t sesame oil
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 t sea salt
1/4 t black pepper
35 wonton wrappers

Preparation:
* In a large bowl, mix the ingredients, except the wonton wrappers, until completely combined. Taste for seasoning and adjust as desired.
* To assemble the dumplings, wet edges of wonton with water. Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the middle of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half to form a half moon shape. Pinch the edges tightly together until it is completely sealed. Rest the assembled dumplings with the folded edges straight up.
* Line a lightly oiled bamboo steamer tray of steamer insert with parchment paper. Place the dumplings about 1/2 inch apart on the parchment paper. Heat enough water inside the steamer pot., place the steamer tray over the water and cover. Reduce the heat to simmer and steam undisturbed until the dumplings are cooked through, about 12 minutes.

Mirin Soy Dipping Sauce:
* 1/3 c thin soy sauce
* 1/3 c mirin
* 1/3 c rice wine vinegar
* 1/3 c sliced scallions
* 1 t sesame oil
* 1 t granulated sugar

TSpoons
http://www.tspoons.com/