If you want to have something better than store-bought frozen dumplings and enjoy a little meditation wrapping each one of them in your kitchen, this recipe is going to be perfect for you. Not only these dumplings are handmade and homemade by you, but adding Shroomeats Shred-it as the main ingredient will elevate your dumplings to the next level. Loudly and proudly made by you!
Filling Ingredients:
1/2 medium head Napa cabbage (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1-2 pack Shoomeats Shred-it
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1 bunch cilantro, minced (about 3/4 cup)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2-inch piece fresh ginger, grated on a microplane or finely minced (about 3 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 large eggs, whisked (optional)
1 (12-ounce) package round dumpling, wonton, or gyoza wrappers
Handmade Dumpling Wrappers Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
0.5 cup water
Handmade Dumpling Wrappers Instructions:
1. Slowly add warm water to the flour and gradually mix until forms a dough.
2. Start kneading the dough for a couple of minutes until it becomes smooth.
3. Let rest for 45 min - 1 hr with a cover with a cloth.
4. Knead again for a few minutes until smooth.
5. Roll out 5 small pieces of dough, each should weigh about 12 to 13 grams.
6. Roll into a sheet with 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Make the dough is thicker in the middle and thinner on the edge. This prevents the dumplings from breaking part while cooking and gives a perfect bite.
7. Brush potato starch (or tapioca starch) over all the wrappers before stacking them up to prevent them from sticking.
Dumplings Instructions:
1. Slice the cabbage and mix with salt to draw out the water.
2. Gently squeeze the liquid from the cabbage.
3. Combine the cabbage with the rest of the filling ingredients (cabbage, Shroomeats Shred-it, sliced scallions, cilantro, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, and optional eggs.)
4. Place 1 scant tablespoon of filling on each dumpling wrapper.
5. Dampen the edge of the wrapper with water.
6. Fold the dumpling in half then make a pleat in either side. Repeat.
7. Sear the dumplings in a skillet.
8. Add 3 tablespoons of water to the pan and cover the pan and lower the heat.
9. Cook the dumplings for 3 to 5 minutes if fresh
10. Serve with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil. Garnish with green onions.
11. Enjoy with friends and family!