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Sourdough Dumplings

Sourdough Dumplings: Chewy, Flavor-Packed Zero-Waste Wonders

Delicious sourdough dumplings that utilize sourdough discard for a zero-waste solution.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 dumplings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Dumpling Dough
  • 1 cup Sourdough Discard Unfed starter straight from the fridge
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with bread flour
  • 1/2 cup Water Add gradually to avoid stickiness
Filling
  • 1 cup Ground Chicken or Beef 80/20 fat ratio for moisture
  • 1 cup Napa Cabbage Finely shredded and salted
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Freshly grated for best flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Mince finely for even distribution
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce For umami flavor and saltiness
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Adds nutty flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Rolling Pin
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Dumpling Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and sourdough discard until shaggy. Gradually add water while mixing, knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  2. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
  3. Sprinkle shredded Napa cabbage with salt in a bowl and let sit for 15 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture.
  4. In a bowl, mix drained cabbage with ground meat, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil until well combined.
  5. Divide rested dough into small pieces and roll each into 3-inch circles on a floured surface.
  6. Place about a tablespoon of filling in each wrapper, fold and seal by pinching edges together with pleats.
  7. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add dumplings, and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden. Add water, cover, and steam for 6-8 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 4dumplingsCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These dumplings can be customized with various fillings. Perfect for zero-waste cooking!

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