Best Zen Temple Dumplings Recipes

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ZEN TEMPLE DUMPLINGS



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"Zen" refers to a style of Buddhism (most Buddhists are vegetarian, but not all), however this vegan dish is what Zen Buddhist monk might eat at temples throughout Japan. You can have them as an appetizer or a main course with a side of vegetables or tofu. You can keep make the dumplings up to a month in advance: Place uncooked...

Provided by Maria Shinzai

Categories     Other Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 17

DUMPLINGS
1 1/2 tsp coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 clove peeled
1 c (2-inch) slices asparagus (about 1/2 pound)
1/4 c (1-inch) pieces green onions
1 can (8 oz) can whole water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 can (8 oz) package mushrooms, stems removed
2 tsp dark sesame oil
1 1/2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 tsp kosher salt
36 wonton wrappers
cooking spray
SAUCE:
1/3 c low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp minced green onions
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp dark sesame oil

Steps:

  • 1. Preparation To prepare dumplings, drop ginger and garlic through food chute with food processor on; process until minced. Add the asparagus, 1/4 cup green onion pieces, and water chestnuts; pulse 4 times or until chopped. Add mushrooms, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; pulse 4 times or until mixture is finely chopped. Working with 1 wonton wrapper at a time (cover remaining wrappers with a damp towel to keep from drying), spoon about 2 teaspoons mushroom mixture in the center of wrapper. Moisten edges of wrapper with water. Bring 2 opposite corners together. Press edges together with fingertips to seal, forming a triangle. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray while assembling; lightly cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Repeat procedure with remaining wonton wrappers and mushroom mixture. Add water to a Dutch oven to a depth of 1 inch; bring to a boil. Coat a metal vegetable steamer with cooking spray. Arrange 9 dumplings in steamer, slightly overlapping. Steam dumplings, covered, 8 minutes or until tender. Remove dumplings from steamer; cover and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining dumplings. To prepare sauce, combine 1/3 cup soy sauce and remaining ingredients. Drizzle over dumplings.

DUMPLINGS



Dumplings image

My mother was one of the best cooks I ever knew. When she made stews we mostly found dumplings in them. We never ate things from packages or microwaves and you sure could taste what food was. That's the only way I cook today - I don't use any electronic gadgets to cook with except an electric stove.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes     Chicken and Dumpling Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon margarine
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in medium size bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk to make a soft dough.
  • Drop by spoonfuls into boiling stew. Cover and simmer 15 minutes without lifting lid. Serve.
  • To make parsley dumplings, add 1 tablespoon parsley flakes to the dry ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 385.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

MOM'S SIMPLE DUMPLINGS



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As a kid I begged my mom to make chicken and dumplings all the time. Now I swear by this simple recipe too!

Provided by Zen K.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes     Chicken and Dumpling Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir the milk into the flour mixture until moistened. Dough will be pretty lumpy, but be sure to not over mix it!
  • Drop dough by large spoonfuls onto any boiling stew. The dumplings should rest on top of vegetables and meat; it's okay if they stick out of the top a bit. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes; cover and cook another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 466.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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