Now you can use a variety of mushrooms here...I prefer using the jarred mushrooms or fresh/dried shitakes for this recipe...
DUMPLINGS:
1 1/2 cups water
1 tsp sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tsp salt
3-4 cups flour
Pour water in bowl dissolve sugar then yeast...after proofing add salt and gradually add 3 cups of flour...The dough will be soft..knead it on a floured board or counter....place in a well oiled Bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let rise 1 hour...
When its doubled...Knock it down and knead again lightly..Make small 1 inch size balls...Shape or roll these into a flat round circle...
You will need a steamer or simply a pan with boiling water and a strainer works well too.....Start readying your steamer as you prepare the filling...mmmmm filling.......
FILLING:
2 cups Farmer Maggot mushrooms diced or cubed
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 large egg
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp honey
1/4 tsp cornstarch
2 tblsp of chives
2 tblsp of ginger
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
2 tsp soy sauce or even worchester sauce
CHEESE!!!!! Mozarella works best here!! About 1/2 cup of cheese or more if you're brave!! hahaha
Season with Salt, Pepper, Garlic, and Basil to taste....
Place a spoonful of this tasty filling into the middle of your dumpling rounds. Pull sides together and pinch them. Steam 6 dumplings at a time, depending on the size of your steamer, for about 15-20 minutes till dumplings are firm but tender. Remove let cool and dip in the sauce!!
THE SAUCE:
1/2 CUP SOY SAUCE
1/8 CUP Oil
dollop of mustard
1/2 tsp fresh or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
diced chives
Mix well and serve
Like i said a labor of love...But the mushrooms will be tender, juicy and ripe for the dipping! You can also steam these partway then pan fry them to get a crunchy crusty flavor....i reccommend a good fryer and hot oil!!!
Enjoy the homemade dumplings...Tested here...but i also used meat...a shredded roast...or you can use pork..along with the mushrooms...If you use meat...add another egg and of course Season Well! AND You will need to cook them LONGER ..about 30 minutes to cook the meat well.
"Once you get an Entwife started on recipes...you may be sorry you asked.....I love to cook and my recipes are never simple ...but always good!!! "
