dumplings & vegetables one-pot

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ingredients:

• 16 dumplings
• (See Step 1 to Step 5 of “Fried Dumpling Recipe”)
• 5 ounces napa cabbage (Chinese cabbage)
• 1/2 long green onion or leek
• 1/2 carrot
• 1 block tofu
• 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 cups chicken broth or soup stock
• You can also add your favorite ingredients (e.g., shiitake mushrooms, konnyaku, cooked thick white noodles (udon)).

step 1:

Cut the tofu block in half lengthwise, then cut each half across 3 times. Finally, place the knife halfway down the side of the block and slice across to form 16 bite-size pieces.

step 2:

Cut the napa cabbage (Chinese cabbage) into bite–sized pieces.

step 3:

Slice the green onion (or leek) diagonally into 5 cm. pieces. Peel the carrot and cut into 0.5 cm. slices.

step 4:

Arrange the vegetables and tofu attractively in separate rows on one or more large platters.

step 5:

Boil the chicken broth or soup stock. Add the sugar and soy sauce in a big pan. Bring to a boil. Add the dumplings, vegetables and tofu, and cover. Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes.