Buddha's Jewels

Karry, brought this recipe to out graduation potluck. They were devoured almost immediately.
She got the recipe from Moosewood Restaurant.
Joan Alder is a longtime Moosewood member. In her continuing quest for the new an exotic menu feature.Joan discovered this delicious, healthful dish. Golden tofu dumplings filled with crunchy bits of vegetables and topped with a shimmering, pungent sauce.
As an appetizer this recipe will serve 8-10 people.
Ingredients for Dumplings:

• 3 cakes of tofu pressed, drained and mashed


• 2 Tablespoons peanut butter-drain off any oil


• 3 Tablespoons Tamari soy sauce-watch sodium content on this.


• 8 scallions, chopped


• 1 green pepper, diced


• 1 i/2 cup chopped mushrooms-6 ounces


• 1/4 cup chopped parsley


• 1/2 cup diced water chestnuts

1. Directions:


2. In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the tofu dumplings.
   Shape into approximately 2 dozen 2 " balls and place on an sprayed baking sheet.


3. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.

Ingredients for Sauce:

• 1 1/2 cups pineapple/orange or apple juice


• 1/4 cup maple syrup


• 1/3 to 1/2 cup cider vinegar


• 1/4 cup tamari soy sauce


• 1 garlic clove, minced


• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in cold water

Directions for the sauce:

1. Combine all the ingredients except the cornstarch in a stainless steel or enameled saucepan.


2. Bring to a boil. Stir in the dissolved cornstarch and simmer stirring constantly until the sauce is clear and thickened.


3. Pour the sauce over the dumplings and serve immediately.


4. Serve Buddha's delight with brown or wild rice and vegetables .

Enjoy. The class sure loved them. I am still on my close to raw diet to lost weight before my surgery's so I did not have any. Sure sounds good!!!