Shiitake Corn Dumplings

Description

Roasted corn adds sweetness while shiitake provides a meaty bite, making this a strong vegetarian dumpling.

Ingredients

• 30 dumpling wrappers
• 1 1/2 cups shiitake mushrooms, minced
• 3/4 cup roasted corn
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 scallion, minced
• 2 tbsp neutral oil for frying

Preparation

1. Cook mushrooms with oil and garlic until moisture cooks off.
2. Mix with corn, soy sauce, sesame oil, and scallion.
3. Fill and seal dumplings.
4. Pan-fry and steam in batches until cooked.

Assembly

1. Serve dumplings hot with dipping sauce.
2. Garnish with scallion and chili flakes.

Serving Suggestions

• Pair with miso soup.
• Add a quick cucumber pickle.

Notes or Variations

• Finely chopped tofu can be added for protein.
• Use napa cabbage in place of corn for a less sweet profile.