A delicious appetizer as a prelude to an Asian-themed meal: Edamame Dumplings
Made with won ton wrappers, these are pretty simple to whip up. Frozen edamame is processed with a small amount of spices and then plopped into the center of a wrapper.
Just as ravioli is made, the edges are rubbed with water and then folded over to contain the filling. I do another little rub of water along the edges of the folded dumpling- just to make sure that it’s completely sealed. The dumplings are then browned and steamed in a skillet with a small amount of water. Then they’re reading for dipping… into a simple mix of green onions, soy sauce and honey. Delicious!
Edamame Dumplings
Ingredients
SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
DUMPLINGS
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 20 square or round wonton wrappers
- cornstarch
- cooking spray
- ½ cup water, divided
Instructions
SAUCE
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Set aside.
DUMPLINGS
- Cook the edamame according to package directions; drain. Rinse edamame with cold water and drain well.
- Combine edamame, juice, sesame oil, cumin, and salt in a food processor; process until smooth.
- Working with 1 wonton wrapper at a time (cover remaining wrappers with a damp towel to prevent drying), spoon about 1 teaspoon edamame mixture in center of each wrapper. Moisten edges of dough with water; fold opposite corners to form a triangle (or semi-circle), pinching points to seal. Place dumplings on a large baking sheet sprinkled with cornstarch.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Arrange half of dumplings in a single layer in pan; reduce heat to medium. Cook 1 minute or until bottoms begin to brown; turn. Add ¼ cup water to pan and cover. Cook 30 seconds, then uncover. Cook 1 minute or until liquid evaporates. Repeat procedure with remaining dumplings and water. Serve immediately with sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
