Lentil Bao Dumplings
Soft and fluffy bao filled with flavorful lentil dumplings, perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Lentils
- ●4 pieces Bao dough
- ●2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- ●1 small piece Gingergrated
- ●2 cloves Garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- ●1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, combine lentils and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 2
While the lentils are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 3
Add grated ginger and minced garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add cooked lentils, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the pan and stir to combine.
- 5
To assemble the bao, place a piece of bao dough on a flat surface and flatten it slightly.
- 6
Place a tablespoon of the lentil mixture in the center of the dough.
- 7
Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal.
- 8
Heat a non-stick pan or a steamer basket with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 9
Cook the bao dumplings for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 10
Serve the bao dumplings hot with your favorite dipping sauce.