素馅水饺 Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings Recipe
Fungus, carrots, sweet peppers, eggs, garlic sprouts, green onions.
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Ingredients
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Dumpling Filling
Dumpling Wrappers
Method
Prepare Dumpling Filling
- 1
Rehydrate Mushrooms
Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for about 30 minutes until softened. Drain and chop finely.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
Grate the carrot and chop the sweet bell pepper, garlic sprouts, and green onions into fine pieces.
- 3
Mix Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped mushrooms, grated carrot, sweet bell pepper, garlic sprouts, and green onions. Add the eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Make Dumpling Wrappers
- 4
Prepare Dough
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water while mixing until a dough forms.
- 5
Knead Dough
Knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes on a floured surface until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 6
Roll Out Wrappers
Divide the rested dough into small pieces. Roll each piece into a thin circle, about 3 inches in diameter.
Assemble and Steam Dumplings
- 7
Fill Dumplings
Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half and pinch the edges to seal, creating a half-moon shape.
- 8
Prepare Steamer
Bring water to a boil in a steamer pot. Line the steamer basket with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- 9
Steam Dumplings
Arrange the dumplings in a single layer in the steamer basket. Cover and steam for about 15-20 minutes until the wrappers are translucent and the filling is cooked through.