Vegetarian Dumplings

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

 * 1) 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.
 * 2) 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.
 * 3) 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.
 * 4) 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

 * 1) Combine all ingredients, mixing well, and set aside.
 * 2) To serve, arrange Dumplings on a platter, and pass with Dipping Sauce.