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Easy Vegetable Steamed Dumplings (素蒸饺)

Easy Vegetable Steamed Dumplings (素蒸饺)

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Learn how to make light, healthy, and incredibly flavorful Vegetable Steamed Dumplings (素蒸饺) with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a delicious appetizer, these dumplings are packed with fresh veggies and scrambled eggs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Wok or large non-stick skillet
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 bamboo or metal steamer
  • 1 Parchment paper or cabbage leaves (for lining the steamer)

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (like canola or avocado oil), for eggs
  • 5 dried shiitake mushrooms
  • ½ cup dried wood ear mushrooms
  • 1 small carrot finely diced (about ½ cup)
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil for vegetables
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce (use steamed fish soy sauce if you have it)
  • 1 tsp black pepper salt (or ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp ground black pepper)
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp thirteen-spice powder (or Chinese five-spice powder)
  • 1 tsp mushroom powder (or vegetable bouillon powder, optional)

For Assembly

  • 1 package round dumpling wrappers (about 40-50 wrappers,store-bought)

Instructions
 

  • Prep: Rehydrate dried shiitake and wood ear mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes. Squeeze dry and chop finely. Finely dice the carrot.
  • Eggs: Whisk eggs and scramble in 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat to create small crumbles. Place in a large bowl.
  • Cook Veggies: Heat 1 tbsp of oil in the same skillet. Sauté chopped shiitake mushrooms until fragrant (2-3 min). Add carrots and wood ear mushrooms, sautéing with sugar and pepper salt until tender-crisp (2-3 min).
  • Make Filling: Add the cooked vegetables to the bowl with the eggs. Stir in oyster sauce, soy sauce, thirteen-spice powder, and mushroom powder. Mix well and let cool.
  • Assemble: Place 1 tbsp of filling in the center of a dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edge with water, fold into a half-moon, and press to seal tightly.
  • Steam: Line a steamer with parchment paper. Arrange dumplings inside, leaving space between them. Steam over boiling water for 12 minutes.
  • Serve: Let rest for 1-2 minutes before opening the lid. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Notes

Nutrition (per serving of ~12 dumplings):
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Sodium: 850mg
(Disclaimer: Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.)
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