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Chinese Steamed Ravioli with Vegetables

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe to prepare Chinese steamed ravioli, also known as “dumplings” or “jiaozi,” with a vegetable filling. Here is how to proceed:

Ingredients

  • 250 g of wheat flour
  • 120 ml of lukewarm water
  • 1 teaspoon of seed oil
  • Salt to taste

For the vegetable filling:

  • 200 g of Chinese cabbage (or savoy cabbage)
  • 100 g of carrots
  • 50 g of mushrooms (shiitake or champignons)
  • 1 green onion
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 2 cm of fresh ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the dough for the ravioli: pour the flour into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and drizzle in the lukewarm water mixed with the oil. Knead the dough until you obtain a smooth and elastic ball. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

  2. For the filling, finely chop the cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, green onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté the mixture in a pan with a drizzle of oil until softened. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil, stir, and adjust the salt and pepper. Let it cool.

  3. Roll out the dough for the ravioli with a rolling pin until you get a thin sheet, then use a round cutter or a glass to cut out circles.

  4. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle of dough. Wet the edges with a little water and fold in half, sealing the edges well, you can pinch them to give the typical shape of Chinese ravioli.

  5. Line the basket of a steamer with perforated baking paper or lettuce leaves to prevent the ravioli from sticking. Arrange the ravioli in the basket without overlapping them.

  6. Bring water to a boil in a pot over which you will then place the steamer. Steam the ravioli for about 15-20 minutes.

Trivia

Chinese ravioli are a traditional dish often consumed during the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. Families gather to prepare them, and it is believed that they bring good fortune.

To vary them Italian style, you might add some chopped spinach to the filling ingredients and replace the soy sauce with a bit of ricotta to soften the taste. Remember that personalization and creativity are always welcome in the kitchen!