Steamed Dumplings Recipe

Name: Steamed Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 None dried shiitake mushrooms; 2 cups finely chopped cooked duck or chicken meat; 2 tbsp finely chopped, drained water chestnuts; 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts; 2 None green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 18 None dumpling wrappers; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tsp sambal oelek (Indonesian ground chili paste)

Servings: persons

1
Place mushrooms in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water and set aside for 15-20 mins to soak.
2
Drain mushrooms. Finely chop and place in a large bowl. Add duck, water chestnuts, peanuts, onion, hoisin sauce and garlic. Use your hands to mix well.
3
Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean work surface. Spoon a heaped teaspoon of mixture into center of wrapper. Brush edges with a little water. Pinch the edges together to enclose the filling. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
4
Half fill a wok or large saucepan with water and bring to a boil on high heat. Line a steamer with non-stick parchment paper and cut a few slits in the paper.
5
Arrange dumplings in steamer basket. Place over water and cover tightly with lid. Reduce heat to low and steam for 4-5 mins, until the wrappers are tender. Serve with combined soy sauce and sambal oelek.

286

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 None dried shiitake mushrooms, 2 cups finely chopped cooked duck or chicken meat, 2 tbsp finely chopped, drained water chestnuts, 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, and more.

Yes, Steamed Dumplings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Steamed Dumplings

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