Chinese Dandelion Dumplings

Chinese dandelion, also known as pu gong ying, is a common herb used in Chinese cuisine for its bitter flavor and medicinal properties.

This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Chinese Dandelion Dumplings

Cooking Method: Steaming Cuisine: Chinese Courses: Appetizer, Dim Sum, Lunch Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Chinese dandelion leaves
• 150 gram Tofu
• 100 gram Shiitake mushrooms
• 100 gram Carrot
• 50 gram Water chestnuts
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
• 24 piece Wonton wrappers

Instructions

1. Finely chop the Chinese dandelion leaves, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, carrot, water chestnuts, garlic, and ginger.
2. In a bowl, mix the chopped ingredients with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper.
3. Place a spoonful of the filling mixture onto each wonton wrapper.
4. Fold the wonton wrapper in half to form a triangle, then seal the edges by pressing with your fingers.
5. Bring water to a boil in a steamer.
6. Place the dumplings in the steamer and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until the wrappers are cooked through.
7. Serve hot with soy sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.