Mixed Vegetable Chicken Dumplings Recipe

 

Mixed Vegetable Chicken Dumplings Recipe

 

 

The history of chicken dumplings is a little unclear, but dumplings in general have been around for centuries in many different cultures. In China, dumplings are said to have originated during the Han Dynasty over 1,800 years ago. They were originally called jiaozi and were made with minced meat and chopped vegetables wrapped in thin wheat flour dough.

Over time, jiaozi evolved into different regional varieties in China, including the famous soup dumplings from Shanghai, which have a savory broth inside the dumpling. Chinese immigrants brought dumplings to other parts of the world, including the United States, where they became popular in Chinese-American cuisine.

In the southern United States, chicken and dumplings is a traditional comfort food that has been enjoyed for generations. The dish typically consists of chicken stewed with vegetables and served with dumplings made from flour, baking powder, and milk or buttermilk.

Today, chicken dumplings can be found in many different forms, from Chinese-style steamed dumplings to Southern-style chicken and dumplings. They continue to be a popular and beloved comfort food all over the world.

Chicken Dumplings can be made in different forms and one of the forms is Mixed Vegetable Chicken Dumplings. Mixed vegetable chicken dumplings are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional chicken dumplings. These dumplings are made with ground chicken and finely chopped mixed vegetables such as carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, and water chestnuts, which add a variety of flavors and textures to the filling. The chicken and vegetables are seasoned with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to create a savory and aromatic filling. The dumplings are wrapped in thin wheat flour dough and boiled until they are tender and cooked through. They can be served with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious and satisfying meal or snack. These mixed vegetable chicken dumplings are a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while still enjoying the comfort and flavor of traditional chicken dumplings.

Here's a recipe for mixed vegetable chicken dumplings:

 

Ingredients:

·         1 lb ground chicken

·         1 cup finely chopped mixed vegetables (such as carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, and water chestnuts)

·         2 green onions, finely chopped

·         2 cloves garlic, minced

·         1 tbsp grated ginger

·         1 tbsp soy sauce

·         1 tbsp rice vinegar

·         1 tbsp sesame oil

·         1 tsp sugar

·         1/2 tsp salt

·         1/4 tsp black pepper

·         30-40 dumpling wrappers

·         Water for boiling

 

Instructions:

 

·         In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, mixed vegetables, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

·         Take a dumpling wrapper and place about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center. Use your finger to moisten the edges of the wrapper with water.

·         Fold the wrapper in half and press the edges together to seal. Then, pleat the edges together to create a crescent shape.

·         Repeat until all of the filling has been used up.

·         To cook the dumplings, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the dumplings to the pot and cook for about 5-6 minutes or until the dumplings float to the surface and the filling is cooked through.

·         Use a slotted spoon to remove the dumplings from the pot and serve with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Enjoy your homemade mixed vegetable chicken dumplings!