Vegetable Dumplings with Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce

These vegetable dumplings are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite vegetables. The dumplings are made with a simple dough that is filled with a flavorful mixture of carrots, celery, onion, and mushrooms. The dumplings are then steamed until cooked through and served with a ginger-soy dipping sauce.

The history of vegetable dumplings is a long and storied one. The first dumplings are thought to have originated in China over 2,000 years ago. These early dumplings were made with a simple dough that was filled with meat or vegetables. Over time, dumplings became a popular food all over Asia. In the 19th century, Chinese immigrants brought dumplings to the United States, where they quickly became a favorite food of both Chinese and American people. Today, vegetable dumplings are enjoyed all over the world and can be found on the menus of many Chinese restaurants.

Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and water. Stir until a dough forms.
2. Knead the dough for 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
3. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
4. Roll each piece of dough into a thin circle.
5. Place a spoonful of the vegetable filling in the center of each circle.
6. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
7. Steam the dumplings for 10 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
8. Serve the dumplings with the ginger-soy dipping sauce.

Why It Works

• The simple dough is easy to make and can be filled with any type of vegetable.
• The steaming method cooks the dumplings through without overcooking them, resulting in a tender and juicy filling.
• The ginger-soy dipping sauce adds a delicious and flavorful touch to the dumplings.