Chinese Wontons with Spinach and Tofu stuffing

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Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

Last Updated: Apr 17, 2024

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(9 votes)

Chinese Wontons with Spinach and Tofu stuffing

About Chinese Wontons with Spinach and Tofu stuffing

Table of Contents

These wontons are steamed so healthy and you can enjoy them without any guilt

  • Wonton wrappers
  • Refined flour (maida) 2 cups
  • Egg 1
  • Salt 1 tsp
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  • To make spinach stuffing, heat oil in a non-stick pan, add garlic and onion and saute garlic for 2-3 minutes on high heat.
  • Add spinach and salt and saute for 2-3 minutes. Transfer onto a plate and set aside to cool.
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Ingredients

  • Wonton wrappers
  • Refined flour (maida) 2 cups
  • Egg 1
  • Salt 1 tsp
  • Spinach and tofu stuffing
  • Spinach, finely chopped 1 cup
  • Tofu, crumbled 50 gms
  • Oil 1 tbsp
  • Garlic cloves, finely chopped 3
  • Medium onion, finely chopped 1
  • Salt to taste
  • Carrot, grated 50 gms

How to Make Chinese Wontons with Spinach and Tofu stuffing (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. To make spinach stuffing, heat oil in a non-stick pan, add garlic and onion and saute garlic for 2-3 minutes on high heat.
  2. Add spinach and salt and saute for 2-3 minutes. Transfer onto a plate and set aside to cool.
  3. To make wonton wrappers, take refined flour in a big bowl and make a well in the centre. Add salt, eggs and mix with a fork. Add ¼ cup water and knead for 10 minutes or till you get a smooth dough.
  4. Divide the dough into ten equal portions. Dust some flour on the worktop, and keep each portion on it and roll out to thin discs. Cut into approximately 3½ cm by 3½ cm squares and keep them covered with moist cloth till you cook them.
  5. Add tofu and carrot to the spinach mixture and mix well.
  6. Place 1 tsp of spinach-tofu stuffing in the middle of each square, dampen the edges with finger. Fold into a triangular shape and then stick the edges to form a dumpling.
  7. Heat sufficient water in an idli steamer. Place the wontons on a greased perforated plate, place it in the steamer, cover and steam for 8-10 minutes on high heat or till it becomes almost transparent.
  8. Serve hot with any Chinese spicy sauce.

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Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

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Key Details:

Prep:30 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Course: Starter

Cuisine: Chinese

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