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Money Bag Dumplings

Delicious Money Bag Dumplings for Your Next Celebration

These Money Bag Dumplings are filled with a delicious medley of flavors, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 dumplings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Dried Shiitake Mushrooms Soak overnight or in hot water to rehydrate.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Finely minced.
  • 1 medium Carrot Finely diced.
  • 1 cup Bamboo Shoots Finely diced.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can substitute with any neutral oil.
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing Wine Omit for alcohol-free version.
  • 1 tablespoon Light Soy Sauce Low-sodium option available.
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetarian Oyster Sauce Regular oyster sauce can be used if not vegetarian.
  • 2 scallions Scallions Finely chopped, mostly green parts.
  • 5 stems Cilantro Stems For tying off the dumplings.
For the Wrappers
  • 12 pieces Hong-Kong-Style Yellow Dumpling Wrappers Alternatives: tofu skin or blanched napa cabbage leaves.

Equipment

  • Wok
  • Bamboo Steamer
  • parchment paper
  • Pot
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Money Bag Dumplings
  1. Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in hot water for about 30 minutes or overnight. Drain, finely dice, and save soaking water.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok. Add minced ginger and diced carrot, sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in diced mushrooms and bamboo shoots. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, and vegetarian oyster sauce. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes until glossy.
  5. Fold in chopped scallions and cool completely before wrapping.
  6. Blanch cilantro stems in boiling water for 30 seconds, then cool in ice water.
  7. Roll out dumpling wrappers to 4 inches. Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center.
  8. Pinch the edges together and secure with a cilantro stem.
  9. Steam in a bamboo steamer for about 3 minutes until golden, or pan-fry until crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients and properly cooling the filling are crucial for perfect dumplings.

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