Tri-Colored ‘Dumplings’ for Bento
In Chinese culture, dumplings symbolize wealth and good fortune, especially when eaten during the Lunar New Year.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Tri-Colored ‘Dumplings’ for Bento
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat flour with water to form a smooth dough. Divide the dough into three equal parts.
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Blanch the spinach and carrot separately. Squeeze out any excess water and finely chop them.
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In a separate bowl, mix the ground pork with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and sugar.
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Take one part of the dough and knead in the spinach puree until well combined. Repeat with the carrot puree for another part of the dough.
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Roll out each dough portion into a thin sheet.
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Cut small circles from each colored dough using a round cutter.
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Place a teaspoon of the pork filling onto each circle and fold it in half to form a dumpling shape.
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Steam the dumplings for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.
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Heat a pan with oil and pan-fry the dumplings until golden brown.
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Serve the tri-colored dumplings in a bento box or on a plate.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
