Wrap with Lettuce! Fluffy Tofu Shumai

(June 15, 2013 ✿ Featured by 100 people) A healthy and fluffy dish. Easy to make using a microwave. Can also be adapted for baby food.
The origin of this recipe
I wanted to make shumai that was easy and healthy with less meat, so I used mostly tofu for the filling and lettuce for the wrapper.
Wrap with Lettuce! Fluffy Tofu Shumai
(June 15, 2013 ✿ Featured by 100 people) A healthy and fluffy dish. Easy to make using a microwave. Can also be adapted for baby food.
The origin of this recipe
I wanted to make shumai that was easy and healthy with less meat, so I used mostly tofu for the filling and lettuce for the wrapper.
Cooking Instructions
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Drain the tofu well. (Key point★) Mince the ginger and onion finely.
- 2
Shred the washed lettuce and drain well (Key point★). If possible, lightly press with a paper towel to absorb moisture.
- 3
Spread the lettuce on a plate or tray and lightly dust with flour using a tea strainer. (Very lightly!)
- 4
Mix the filling ingredients well and shape into balls.
- 5
Coat the filling with the shredded lettuce from step 2, pressing firmly to adhere.
- 6
Arrange the coated shumai in a circle on a large (about 10 inches) microwave-safe plate, leaving the center open. If there is leftover lettuce, sprinkle it on top.
- 7
Cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave at 500W for about 6 minutes.
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☆ Delicious when dipped in soy sauce with chili oil or mustard soy sauce. Also refreshing with ponzu sauce.
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This recipe was featured on December 22, 2011! Thank you to everyone ♡
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June 15, 2013
Thank you to Tare Neko Mama for trying various dipping sauces! Thrilled to reach 100 reports! → - 11
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I published the report without including comments (>_<) Sorry!
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