REC: Steamed Spinach and Ginger Dumplings - T&T
Steamed Spinach and Ginger Dumplings
from: The Essential Kitchen - Dim Sum
1 TBL vegetabel ail
1 TBLS peeled and grated fresh ginger
3 garlice cloves, crushed
2 bunches of spinach, washed and finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
15 wonton wrappers
Heat oil in a wok or fring pan over med heat. add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until aromatic, about 1 min. add spinach and stir-fry til soft, 2 -3 min. remove from heat and add salt. transfer to a bowl and let cool completely.
place wonton wrappers on work surface and cover with a damp kitchen towel. working with one wrapper at a time, place 2 tsp of filling in the center and brush edges of wrapper with water. gather edges together and twist to seal. cover with damp towel and finish the rest.
line a medium bamboo steamer with parchment paper. half fill a medium wok with water and bring to a boil. arrange dumplings in steamer, cover and place steamer over boiling water. steam for 10 minutes, adding more boiling water to wok when necessary. lift steamer of wok and carefully remove dumplings. serve warm with soy sauce.