I took a quick glance at that recipe and forgot the fact that the recipe called for tofu and scallions. I forget to buy those and came back only with wanton wraps as I had cabbage and carrots. But then I decided to try with what I have and it turned out pretty good. We paired this up with my BFF N’s Chinese fried rice. Her daughter and Vaandu enjoyed and loved the dumplings. So here is a recipe that was approved by two kids,
Ingredients:
Store Bought Wanton Wraps – as required (I used 30) Shredded cabbage – 1 cup Shredded carrots – 1 cup Green chili – 1 (Finely chopped) Finely chopped onion – 2 tbsps. Soy sauce – 2 tsp. Rice vinegar – 1 tsp Salt – 1 tsp Oil – 1 tbsp. Ginger – garlic paste – 1 tsp. Water for steaming
Steps:
Heat the pan or wok and add oil. Once the oil is hot add the chopped onions, green chillies and ginger garlic paste.
Cook till the raw smell goes. Now add the shredded cabbage and carrots. Add salt and cover and cook for 3-4 minutes. Now remove the lid and cook till the water evaporates. Once the water evaporates add the soy sauce and vinegar. Mix well and turn of the heat.
Now place about 1 to 1.5 tsps. of this veggie filling in the center of the wanton wrap and form mothak shape by pinching the edges or close the edges to form semi-circle like our regular kozhukattai.
I used idly plates to steam them. Add required water for the cooker and place these dumplings in the idly trays and steam them for 10 minutes.
That’s it. Veggie dumplings are ready. I served it with ketchup.
Variations:
You can also use tofu and make it protein filled. Instead of onions, scallions can be used. Adjust the veggie quantity and you can also add other veggies according to your taste.
