Steamed Vegetable Dumplings (zhēngjiǎo) Recipe

Ingredients

For the filling:
  • 4 cups lightly packed, coarsely chopped spinach (7 to 8 ounces)
  • 4 large dried shiitake mushrooms, reconstituted and liquid reserved, stemmed, and chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons light (regular) soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped carrot
  • 3 ounces brown pressed tofu, finely chopped (2/3 cup total)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup chopped Chinese chives or scallions (white and green parts)
To form and serve:
  • 1 pound Basic Dumpling Dough
  • 2/3 cup Tangy Soy Dipping Sauce

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