Steamed Carrot Dumplings

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Peel and wash the carrots and set aside.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Slice into thin slices, place on a plate, and steam in a steamer for 10 minutes.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Remove the steamed carrots and pour them into a small bowl, then mash them into carrot puree.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Put an appropriate amount of flour and salt into the first bowl, then take another small bowl and put an appropriate amount of flour and salt into it.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add an appropriate amount of warm water and mix until it forms clumps. Knead into a smooth dough (after adding flour to the mashed carrot puree, first stir until it forms clumps, then check if warm water is needed).

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Place in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit for 15 minutes.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   After 15 minutes, remove the dough, knead it, and cut each dough into a strip.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Roll into a cylindrical shape

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Roll out one carrot into an oval shape, and place the other carrot on top.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Roll up from both sides

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Knead and roll into a smooth cylindrical shape, then cut into small, evenly sized pieces.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Flatten small doses

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Roll out the dumpling wrappers

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Prepare the dumpling filling in advance (the filling can be adjusted according to personal preference; I made pork and mushroom filling).

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Wrap the dumplings in your desired shape and place them in a steamer.

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Steam for 15 minutes, then let it sit for 5 minutes before removing from the pot.

    

17. 17

    Step 17

    Once plated, they're ready to eat! The delicious steamed dumplings are done!