Vegetarian Carrot Ginger Potstickers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Assembly Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
30 potstickers
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Calories
210 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese, American, Vegetarian, Vegan
Vegetarian Carrot Ginger Potstickers
Description
The filling starts by roasting whole carrots until soft and lightly browned, intensifying their sweetness. The carrots are then blended with olive oil, extra-firm tofu, white miso paste, rice wine vinegar, minced ginger and garlic, sesame oil, and sriracha until nearly smooth but thick enough for wrapping. Scallions are stirred in last for freshness and mild onion flavor.
The filling is spooned into store-bought dumpling wrappers, edges moistened with water, then folded and pleated to seal. Cooking can be done by pan-frying for a crispy bottom or steaming in a bamboo steamer for a tender wrapper. The accompanying dipping sauce blends soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and sesame seeds to complement the sweet-spicy filling with salty, nutty, and hot notes.
This vegetarian potsticker recipe is well suited as an appetizer or light entree, offering a variety of textures and flavors through the combination of roasting, blending, and folding techniques with straightforward ingredients.
Notes include steaming instructions using a bamboo steamer sprayed lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking and the necessary equipment to facilitate preparation such as a food processor and nonstick pan. The recipe mentions that pleating is optional but enhances presentation and closure.
Ingredients
Roasted Carrot Ginger Potstickers:
- 4 medium carrot about 8 ounces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 3 1/2 ounces extra-firm tofu
- 2 teaspoons White miso paste
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 3 garlic peeled, cloves
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoons scallions sliced
- 30 dumpling wrappers store-bought
Dipping Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce shoyu
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
To Make the Roasted Carrot Ginger Potstickers:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Place the carrots on the baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 25 minutes, or until browned and soft. The time will depend on the thickness of the carrots.
- Remove the carrots from the oven, let cool slightly, then chop and transfer to a small food processor. Add the olive oil, tofu, miso paste, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and sriracha and pulse to combine. the carrots should be fairly well pureed, and the mixture will be thick. Stir in the scallions.
- Assemble the dumplings by scooping 1 heaping teaspoon of filing onto each wrapper. Using the fingers, dab the edges of the wrapper with cold water, fold in half over the filling, and press to seal. With the wrapper folded in half and while holding the top of the crescent with two fingers, use the other hand to fold pleats.
- *NOTE: If you’re cooking these in a few hours, transfer them to the freezer. And cook them straight from the freezer.
To Make the Dipping Sauce:
- In a measuring cup, measure out the soy sauce and whisk in the sesame oil, sriracha and sesame seeds. Transfer to dipping sauce dish.
- Stand the dumpling up on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dumplings.
To Cook the Pot Stickers:
- To a 10-inch, non-stick skillet, set over medium heat, add a few teaspoons of oil. When the oil is hot, add the pot stickers so they’re standing up right. Cook, uncovered until the bottoms are light golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water and then quickly cover with a lid. Cook until bottom is crispy and dumplings are steamed, about 2 minutes. Remove the lid and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the pot and serve alongside the sauce. Garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To steam, lightly spray a bamboo steamer and place potstickers without crowding; steam over simmering water for 10 minutes.
- Use tools like a food processor for the filling and nonstick pans for frying to ease preparation.
- Pleating the wrappers is optional but helps seal the filling and improves appearance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30potstickers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.2g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 10% |
| Fat | 4.4g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 470mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 251mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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