Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup boiling water
For the filling:
- 2 cups finely chopped vegetables (such as mushrooms, carrots, cabbage, and spinach)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the soup:
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions:
Prepare the dough:
- Place the flour in a large mixing bowl and gradually add the boiling water while stirring with chopsticks or a wooden spoon.
- Once the dough comes together, knead it on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Make the filling:
- In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped vegetables and cook until they are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
Prepare the soup:
- In a small saucepan, combine the vegetable broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and then remove from heat.
Assemble the dumplings:
- Divide the dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Roll out each ball into a thin circle, about 3 inches in diameter.
- Place a spoonful of the vegetable filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the edges of the dough up and pinch them together to seal, creating a small pouch.
- Place the dumplings on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Steam the dumplings:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Place a steamer basket or bamboo steamer over the pot.
- Arrange the dumplings in the steamer basket, making sure they are not touching each other. Cover the steamer and steam the dumplings for 8-10 minutes until the dough is cooked through.
Serve:
- Carefully transfer the dumplings to serving plates. Serve them hot with the warm soup on the side for dipping.
Enjoy your delicious vegetarian soup dumplings! They make a satisfying and flavorful meal for any occasion