Vegetarian Dumplings

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== Ingredients ==
* 2 large carrots, cut into chunks
* 8 oz. firm tofu
* 7 dried black Chinese mushrooms, soaked in hot water to rehydrate
* ½ lb. spinach, rinsed and trimmed
* 6 large leaves Chinese or American cabbage, trimmed
* 2 cloves garlic
* ½ bunch cilantro, rinsed and trimmed
* 1 large egg, beaten
* 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
* 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
* 3 Tbsp cornstarch
* 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
* 1 Tbsp sesame oil
* 1 to 3 tsp salt, or to taste
* 50 x 3-inch-round wonton wrappers
=== Dipping Sauce ===
* 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
* 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
* 1 Tbsp sesame oil
* ½ Tbsp chili sauce
== Directions ==
# To make Dumplings: Dry carrots, tofu, Mushrooms, spinach, cabbage, garlic and cilantro thoroughly, and put into food processor, and chop very finely. Put vegetable mixture into a large bowl.
# Mix together egg, ginger, soy sauce, cornstarch, hoisin sauce, sesame oil and salt. Stir egg mixture into bowl with vegetable mixture. Drain any excess liquid from mixture.
# Place dumpling wrappers, one at a time, on flat work surface. Place a spoonful of mixture on center, brush water around edges of wrapper and crimp shut to seal. Repeat process until all ingredients are used up.
# Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add dumplings, 12 at a time to water, and cook for about 4 minutes, or until dumplings float to surface. Use a slotted skimmer to remove from water, and set aside in a bowl. Keep from touching while still hot or dumplings may stick.
=== Dipping Sauce ===
# Combine all ingredients, mixing well, and set aside.
# To serve, arrange Dumplings on a platter, and pass with Dipping Sauce.
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