SHIITAKE DUMPLINGS
- Author: Rocky Mountain Woman
- 3 dried Shiitake mushrooms, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth
- 1 1/2 t soy sauce
- 1/2 lb ground venison (can substitute turkey)
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 t fresh ginger, minced
- 1 T chili sauce, any kind
- 1 package egg roll wrappers
- Put the mushrooms in a small bowl with 1/2 cup hot water – let sit 30 minutes
- Pour the chicken broth into a dutch oven and add soy sauce – let it start heating on low
- Mix the ground venison with 3 T of the onions
- Add the garlic, ginger and chili sauce
- Spread the egg roll wrappers on a working surface
- Put a tablespoon or so of the meat on top of each one with a little salt and pepper
- Moisten the edges with water and then pinch together all around to make the dumplings (see below)
- Add the drained chopped mushrooms and the rest of the onions and simmer slowly for about 30 minutes