Spicy Steamed Dumplings

In a large mixing bowl, combine the tofu, chopped cabbage, green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste, salt, and pepper.

Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. Set the filling aside.

In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the warm water while stirring, until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

Roll out the rested dough into a thin log shape and cut it into small pieces, about the size of a walnut.

Take each small dough piece and roll it out into a thin, circular wrapper. You can use a rolling pin for this. Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each wrapper.

Fold the wrapper in half to create a half-moon shape. Pinch and pleat the edges of the wrapper together to seal the dumpling. Repeat this process for the rest of the dumplings.

Line a steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.

Place the dumplings in the steamer, leaving space between them so they don’t stick together while cooking.

Steam the dumplings over boiling water for about 8-10 minutes or until the filling is fully cooked.

While the dumplings are steaming, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil (if using) in a small bowl.

Once the dumplings are cooked, remove them from the steamer.

Garnish with finely chopped green onions, if desired.

Serve the spicy steamed dumplings hot with the dipping sauce on the side.