Q: Can I use different vegetables instead of carrots and mushrooms?
A: Yes, you can substitute with other vegetables, but the unique flavor combination of carrots and mushrooms is what makes this recipe special.
Q: What if I don’t have oyster sauce?
A: You can use soy sauce or hoisin sauce as a substitute, but the flavor will be slightly different.
Carrot and Mushroom Dumplings
Notes
- 500g dumpling wrappers
- 8 shiitake mushrooms
- 200g minced meat
- 1 carrot
- 2 green onions
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Prepare all ingredients.
- Soak and finely chop shiitake mushrooms.
- Peel and finely chop the carrot.
- Finely chop green onions.
- In a bowl, combine chopped carrot, minced meat, mushrooms, and green onions.
- Add oyster sauce to the mixture.
- Add soy sauce.
- Pour in oil and mix well.
- Place the filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper.
- Shape the dumplings as desired.
- Cook dumplings in boiling water until done.
- Calories: Varies based on the size and number of dumplings
- High in Protein and Vitamins
- Contains carbohydrates from the dumpling wrappers