Mushroom Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon green tea rubs (a mixture of green tea leaves, sugar, and spices)
• 1 lb (450g) mixed mushrooms (such as shiitake, cremini, and oyster), finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 package wonton wrappers or dumpling skins
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
• 1/4 cup dipping sauce of your choice (such as soy sauce, vinegar, or hot sauce)

Instructions:

Prepare the Green Tea Rubs:

• Combine the green tea leaves, sugar, and spices in a small bowl to create the green tea rubs. This mixture will be used to season the mushrooms.

Season the Mushrooms:

• In a bowl, toss the finely chopped mushrooms with the green tea rubs, ensuring they are well coated.

Cook the Filling:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until fragrant.
• Add the seasoned mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are tender and any released liquid has evaporated. Stir in the shredded cabbage and cook until wilted.
• Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the filling cool.

Assemble the Dumplings:

• Lay out a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Place a spoonful of the mushroom filling in the center of the wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water.
• Fold the wrapper in half over the filling and press the edges together to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Cook the Dumplings:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dumplings and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.

Serve:

• Remove the dumplings from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
• Serve the Mushroom Dumplings immediately, with a dipping sauce of your choice on the side, and enjoy the combination of flavors from the green tea-seasoned mushrooms and the delicate dumpling wrapper.