Vegetarian Wontons - Steamed - Pan Fried Wontons - Potstickers

Vegetarian Wontons

 (Steamed and Pan Fried- Potstickers)

Wontons are a type of very popular Asian dumplings. Wontons are small parcels stuffed with delicious filling and are available in many forms: steamed, pan/deep-fried or in wonton soup. This vegetarian wonton recipe is made using stir-fried vegetables and paneer(Indian cottage cheese). You can use tofu for vegan version. My family loves dumplings and I make them often. You can prepare the wontons ahead of time and freeze them and use as needed. I am sharing both steamed and pan-fried(potstickers) methods to cook wontons.

(Makes about 30 wontons)

•  3 cups  Cabbage, shredded

•  1/2 cup  Carrots, grated

•  1/2 cup  Green onions/Scallions, sliced   

•  1.5 tablespoon  Ginger-garlic  paste

•  1/2 cup  Bell Peppers, chopped

•  1/2 cup  Organic Paneer or Firm tofu, crumbled*

•  Salt and pepper  To taste

•  1 tablespoon  Red chili sauce (Adjust to taste)

•  1 teaspoon  White vinegar 

•  1/2 tespoon Corn Starch       

•  1 teaspoon  Organic Honey or sugar   

•  1 tablespoon  Oil plus as required

•  1 tablespoon  Organic coconut aminos/soy sauce*  

•  30  Wonton wrappers       

Notes: Paneer or tofu can be replaced with your choice of protein.

Step by step video recipe for Steamed and Pan-fried Wontons:       

Method:

To make the vegetable and paneer/tofu filling:

1. To make the Sauce mixture:In a bowl mix together, chili sauce, coconut aminos/soy sauce,vinegar,honey and the corn starch and set aside.

2. Heat oil and add the white parts of scallions. Add the ginger-garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add the peppers and carrots and cook for a minute. Mix in the cabbage and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the salt and pepper. Add the prepared sauce mixture. Turn off the heat.

3. Let the mixture cool down completely.

 

To Prepare the Wontons:

1. Apply water to adjacent sides of wonton wrapper, add the stuffing.

2. Fold over to form a triangle. Fold in the ends in the center.

3. Arrange the wontons on a baking sheet and cover with a kitchen towel till you prepare the rest of the wontons.

4. To make ahead and freeze the wontons: Freeze the wontons on a baking tray. Once frozen, keep them in a ziplock bag or airtight container.

Steaming Wontons In Electric Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot:

1. Add 1 cup of water to the insert and heat the water on saute mode for 5 minutes. Cancel sauté mode.

2. Arrange the prepared wontons on a greased steamer basket . You can also arrange the wontons on parchment paper. Cover the basket with a lid or foil.

3. Start the steam mode, cover with a glass lid and steam for 15 minutes (Select no pressure option).

4. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Stovetop Method:

1. Add 1 cup of water a large pot and heat the water.

2. Arrange the prepared wontons on a greased steamer basket . You can also arrange the wontons on parchment paper. Cover the basket with a lid or foil.

3.Cover with a lid and steam for 15 minutes.

4. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Potstickers - Pan-fried Wontons

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan on medium heat.

2. Arrange the wontons in the pan.

3. Cook for 3-4 min on medium heat.

4. Turn over and add 2-3 tablespoons of water and cover.

5. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat.

6. Serve the wontons with your favorite dipping sauce.