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Vegetable Dumpling Filling

Vegetable Dumpling Filling

Difficulty Level: Intermediate
  • Prep Time:
    20 Minutes
  • Cook Time:
    PT30M
    10 Minutes
  • Yield:
    30-40 Dumplings
A simple and savory vegetable filling perfect for dumplings or potstickers.
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cups shiitake mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups finely shredded cabbage
  • 1 ½ cups finely shredded carrot
  • 1 cup finely chopped garlic chives (Chinese chives)
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt, to taste
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 38.34g oil
  • 12.78g minced ginger
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 473.18ml shiitake mushrooms, chopped
  • 354.88ml finely shredded cabbage
  • 354.88ml finely shredded carrot
  • 236.59ml finely chopped garlic chives (Chinese chives)
  • 2.13g white pepper
  • 8.52g sesame oil
  • 38.34g Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 25.56g soy sauce
  • 4.26g sugar
  • Salt, to taste
  • 59.15ml oil

A simple and savory vegetable filling perfect for dumplings or potstickers.

Preparation
STEP 1

In a large skillet (or wok) over medium high heat, add 3 tablespoons oil and the ginger. Cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

STEP 2

Add the onions and stir-fry until translucent.

STEP 3

Add the mushrooms and cook another 3-5 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender, and any liquid released by the mushrooms has cooked off.

STEP 4

Add the cabbage and carrots and cook another 2 minutes, until the veggies are tender, and all the liquid released has been cooked off.

STEP 5

Transfer the vegetable mixture to a large mixing bowl and allow to cool.

STEP 6

To the bowl, add the chopped chives, white pepper, sesame oil, shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sugar, and while stirring the last 1/4 cup of oil. Set aside until ready to use.

Options

Use filling with homemade or pre-made dumpling wrappers.

For one wrapper use one tablespoon of filling. Place in the middle of wrapper and fold as desired. Steam, boil or pan fry until cooked through.

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