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Mouthwatering Veggie Har Gow Dumplings with Aromatic Shiitake Mushrooms

Discover these delicious and mouthwatering vegan Har Gow dumplings filled with shiitake mushrooms and Chinese chives. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for your next vegetarian meal or dim sum gathering.

πŸ•’ Prep - 15 mins, Cook - 15 mins, Total - 30 mins
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Chinese

Allergens

Wheat (for those sensitive to gluten)

Ingredients

  • Dumpling Wrappers (store
  • bought or homemade)
  • Shiitake Mushrooms
  • Chinese Chives
  • Water Chestnuts
  • Vegetarian Soy Sauce
  • Sesame Oil
  • Cornstarch
  • Sugar
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling by finely chopping shiitake mushrooms, Chinese chives, and water chestnuts.
  2. In a bowl, mix chopped ingredients with vegetarian soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and salt to taste.
  3. Fill the dumpling wrappers with the filling mixture.
  4. Fold and seal the dumplings according to your preference (traditional triangle or pleated shape).
  5. Steam the dumplings for 12 15 minutes until they are fully cooked and slightly translucent.

Chef’s Insight

The balance of flavors in these Har Gow dumplings is perfect for vegetarians, while the texture of the filling provides an amazing mouthfeel.

Notes

Feel free to add additional ingredients such as bamboo shoots or water chestnuts for an extra crunch.

Cultural or Historical Background

Dumplings have a long history in China, dating back to the Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). They symbolize wealth and prosperity during Chinese New Year celebrations.