Jade Dumplings with Soy-Sesame Dipping Sauce

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
67%
Jade Dumplings with Soy-Sesame Dipping Sauce
45 min.
36
72kcal

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If you're in the mood for a delightful, healthful appetizer that will impress your family and friends, look no further than these Jade Dumplings with Soy-Sesame Dipping Sauce! With a beautiful green hue from fresh asparagus and a delightful crunch from water chestnuts, these dumplings are not just a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors and textures. Each bite offers a satisfying combination of fresh vegetables, delicate seasonings, and the perfect touch of aromatic ginger and garlic.

What makes these dumplings even more appealing is their health profile: they are dairy-free and packed with wholesome ingredients, making them a fantastic choice for those following a healthy lifestyle. At only 72 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free, whether you're serving them as a starter at a dinner party, a snack during movie night, or an elegant antipasto at a gathering.

The dipping sauce brings everything together with a wonderful tang and savoriness that enhances the fresh flavors of the dumplings. Plus, the recipe is easy to follow and can be prepared ahead of time, so you can spend more time enjoying the occasion with your loved ones. Get ready to embark on a cooking adventure that will transport your taste buds to a whole new level of deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • 36 servings flour 
  • 12 ounces asparagus fresh trimmed quartered
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoon ginger fresh minced
  •  garlic clove peeled
  •  spring onion very thinly sliced
  •  spring onion quartered
  • teaspoon sesame oil 
  • tablespoons rice vinegar 
  • 36 servings the of 1 cos lettuce 
  • teaspoon soya sauce 
  • ounce water chestnuts whole drained canned
  • 36  wonton wrappers 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • pot

Directions

  1. Stir all ingredients in small bowl to blend.
  2. Finely mince ginger and garlic in food processor.
  3. Add asparagus and next 5 ingredients; using on/off turns, process until asparagus is finely chopped but not pureed.
  4. Sprinkle baking sheet with flour.
  5. Place 1 wonton wrapper on work surface. Spoon 2 teaspoons asparagus mixture into center. Moisten edges of wrapper with water; gather corners together over filling. Twist edges of wrapper together, enclosing filling completely.
  6. Place dumpling on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. (Sauce and dumplings can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill.)
  7. Place steamer rack in large pot.
  8. Pour enough water into pot to reach depth of 1/2 inch. Line steamer rack with lettuce leaves. Bring water to simmer. Working in batches, arrange dumplings side by side (but not touching) on rack. Cover and steam 15 minutes.
  9. Serve dumplings with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories72kcal
Protein15.43%
Fat6.87%
Carbs77.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.81
Glycemic Load
4.23
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
14.485217556924%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.54mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Quercetin
3.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:72.33kcal
3.62%
Fat:0.57g
0.88%
Saturated Fat:0.09g
0.54%
Carbohydrates:14.61g
4.87%
Net Carbohydrates:12g
4.36%
Sugar:1.49g
1.66%
Cholesterol:0.68mg
0.22%
Sodium:76.52mg
3.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.9g
5.8%
Vitamin A:7489.29IU
149.79%
Vitamin K:93.87µg
89.4%
Folate:142.16µg
35.54%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.06%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.64%
Fiber:2.61g
10.43%
Iron:1.74mg
9.66%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.21%
Selenium:5.31µg
7.59%
Potassium:260mg
7.43%
Vitamin B3:1.26mg
6.3%
Vitamin C:4.34mg
5.26%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.76%
Phosphorus:47.42mg
4.74%
Copper:0.09mg
4.62%
Magnesium:17.32mg
4.33%
Calcium:36.58mg
3.66%
Zinc:0.4mg
2.65%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
1.98%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.87%
Source:Epicurious