Tofu Rice Paper Dumplings

Tofu Rice Paper Dumplings

Makes 22
Time to Make: 1 hour and 15 minutes

1. Chop the carrots, onion, cabbage and mushrooms into large pieces. Add half of the mixture to a food processor to process more finely.
2. Then add to a separate bowl and add the second batch of remaining chopped vegetables to the food processor and process. Add the ginger and garlic as well. Once done, add to the other veggies in a bowl.
3. Heat a large pan over medium heat with a nice dash of oil. Optionally, use two pans for the sautéing process as it does speed things along to use two.
4. While the pans are heating up. Wrap the tofu in paper towel and lightly press to remove any excess water. Then grate the tofu on a cutting board.
5. Add the tofu and veggies to the pans. Sauté for 20 minutes, stirring often until the veggies start to soften/brown. Add the soy sauce at this point. Let simmer for a few more minutes then remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
6. To soak the rice paper, fill a large bowl or large pan with water. Place one piece of rice paper in the water and let it soak for 10-20 seconds, until soft but still workable.
7. Place the wet rice paper on a wood cutting board and add ¼ cup of the veggie/tofu mixture to the centre. Fold the bottom, then each side and finally the top. Wrap it tightly. Place on a wooden cutting board. Continue following this process until all the mixture is used up. You want the dumplings on the smaller side, rather than overstuffing them.
8. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add 1-3 tsp of oil (depending how sticky your pan gets). Cook the dumplings 4-6 at a time, avoiding overcrowding and touching one another because if you single wrap the dumplings they can rip if they touch in the cooking process.
9. Sauté longer than you think for the best results, roughly 20 minutes. Flip the dumplings multiple times to avoid burning. Cook until the outside is crispy and slightly golden.
10. Once done, place the cooked dumplings back on the cutting board and let them cool slightly to help firm them up.
11. Prepare the sauce by adding all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
12. Best enjoyed cut in half and then dipped in the sauce.
13. Enjoy these dumplings fresh.