Veg Sui Mai, Chinese Veg Dumplings

by Tarla Dalal

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These steamed Chinese dumplings are a hot favourite. Select the best quality of wanton wrappers. Most large provision stores with freezer space keep wonton wrappers.

Accompany this starter with Chinese Soups , Stir-fries and Noodles to create an authentic mini meal.

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Veg Sui Mai, Chinese Veg Dumplings recipe - How to make Veg Sui Mai, Chinese Veg Dumplings

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins 6Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients

6 wonton wrappers

For The Filling
1 1/4 cups chopped cabbage
1 clove of garlic (lehsun) , chopped
1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1/4 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina)
2 tbsp chopped spring onion greens
2 tbsp grated carrot
2 tbsp chopped celery
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp rice (chawal) wine
1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
salt and to taste
1 tsp oil

Method

Heat the oil and sauté the ginger, garlic and cabbage, allow it to soften a little. Take off the flame.
Mix all the ingredients and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Drain out all the excess liquid and discard.
Divide the filling mixture into 6 equal portions.
Fill wrappers with a portion of the vegetable mixture.
Steam these for 7-10 minutes till the wanton wrappers turn translucent. Serve hot with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Accompaniments

Baked Beans and Spring Onion Dip, Baked Beans Dip
Barbeque Dip ( Microwave Recipe)

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	38 cal
Protein	1.1 g
Carbohydrates	5.5 g
Fiber	0.9 g
Fat	1.3 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	150.9 mcg
Vitamin B1	0 mg
Vitamin B2	0 mg
Vitamin B3	0.2 mg
Vitamin C	24.2 mg
Folic Acid	6.7 mcg
Calcium	24.2 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	58.9 mg
Potassium	15.7 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg