Tofu and Mushroom Dumplings

Ingredients

• Tofu Dumplings

  • ½ lb (225 g) white mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • ½ lb (225 g) firm tofu, diced
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 30 frozen pot sticker (round) dumpling wrappers, thawed (see note)
  • Roasted peanuts, finely chopped, for serving

• Sauce

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) Sriracha
  • 1 ½ tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 4 star anise
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped