Mennonite Veal With Dumplings Food

VEAL STEAMED DUMPLINGS (DIM SUM)

Steps:

• 1. In a larger bowl mix the mince meat, finely chopped spring onions, carrot if you decide to go for it, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, red chilli, coriander, half of the ginger, the hoisin sauce and half of the sesame oil, salt, white pepper. Mix well and set aside. Leave a pinch of the chopped spring onion and red chilli for serving sauce.
• 2. To make the dumplings place the wrappers on the work surface. Take one by one and spoon some meat mixture, approximately one spoonful into the middle of each wrapper. You could close them if you want but I like them opened.
• 3. Place the dumplings into the steaming dish and steam for 30-40 minutes. I always deep the bottom of the dumplings into a little sesame oil to avoid sticking.
• 4. For the serving sauce mix the soya sauce, the remainder of the sesame oil, ginger, hoisin sauce a pinch of the spring onion, coriander, finely chopped red chilli, the sugar, vinegar and sesame seeds if you like.
• 5. Serve while hot. Remove from steamer while hot to avoid sticking.

MENNONITE VEAL WITH DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter.
• Add veal and onion (and carrot if using) to pan and let veal brown just a little bit; add mushrooms and continue to cook for 2 or 3 minutes more.
• Season with salt and pepper and stir.
• Cover veal entirely with boiling water and turn heat down to a simmer; let simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until veal is tender.
• Make egg dumplings: In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients together, then add melted shortening or margarine, beaten egg and just enough milk to make a moist, stiff batter.
• Drop/plop dumplings onto simmering mixture with large spoonfuls and cover tightly with lid.
• Turn heat up to medium-high and let simmer for 15 minutes, DO NOT PEEK.
• After 15 minutes, remove lid and take pot off heat, cover with parsley, and serve at table straight from pot.
• Variation: Remove dumplings to serving bowl, using a slotted spoon remove veal and veggies to a serving bowl, then thicken broth as you would gravy and serve on the side; I usually don't bother though: if you want it a little thicker, shake veal pieces in flour before you brown them.
• Variation#2: Add a big handful of frozen peas just before you add dumplings to the pot.

VEAL STEAMED DUMPLINGS (DIM SUM)

Steps:

• In a larger bowl mix the mince meat, finely chopped spring onions, carrot if you decide to go for it, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, red chilli, coriander, half of the ginger, the hoisin sauce and half of the sesame oil, salt, white pepper. Mix well and set aside. Leave a pinch of the chopped spring onion and red chilli for serving sauce.
• To make the dumplings place the wrappers on the work surface. Take one by one and spoon some meat mixture, approximately one spoonful into the middle of each wrapper. You could close them if you want but I like them opened.
• Place the dumplings into the steaming dish and steam for 30-40 minutes. I always dip the bottom of the dumplings into a little sesame oil to avoid sticking or I lay strips of parchment paper.
• For the serving sauce mix the soya sauce, the remainder of the sesame oil, ginger, hoisin sauce a pinch of the spring onion, coriander, finely chopped red chilli, the sugar, vinegar and sesame seeds if you like.
• Serve while hot. Remove from steamer while hot to avoid sticking.

VEAL DUMPLINGS WITH ESCAROLE IN BROTH

Steps:

• Soak the bread in the milk in a small bowl to soften.
• Put the ground veal in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt, pepper and a few grates of nutmeg. Add the gorgonzola, Parmigiano-Reggiano, sage, garlic and egg. Squeeze the liquid from the bread and crumble it into fine crumbs between your fingertips as you add it to the veal mixture. Drizzle in a little EVOO and gently mix until combined.
• Keep a bowl of warm water on hand for rolling the meatballs or use a 2-ounce scoop. Roll or scoop the meat mixture into balls, moistening your hands if not using a scoop, and place on a baking sheet or large plate.
• Coarsely chop the escarole into 2-inch pieces.
• Bring the stock and 2 to 3 cups water to a low boil in a wide pot. Add the meatballs and simmer until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the escarole during the last minute or 2 of cooking and stir until wilted.
• Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and add to the soup. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a few grates of lemon zest.

MENNONITE CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Beat butter until fluffy.
• Add eggs slowly.
• Add dry ingredients and mix until thoroughly blended (don't over-mix it)
• Flour your hands and form balls slightly larger than golf balls. Lay them on a greased tray.
• Make broth and boil sliced carrots and green beans until soft.
• Add parsley and chicken Bring the soup to a rolling boil and carefully spoon in the dumplings
• Put on the lid and cook for 10-15 minutes or until soft and fluffy. Do NOT open the lid! Do not overcook them or they will fall apart.
• Remove from heat and serve.

VEAL DUMPLINGS WITH ANCHO CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil over high heat in a large saucepan. when hot, add the spinach and immediately cover the pan. Low the heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes or until wilted. Remove the spinach from the pan and drain off any excess liquid. when cool, chop finely and set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix the veal, shallots, soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, basil or cilantro leaves and gingerroot, add the chopped spinach.
• Place about 2 teaspoons of the stuffing in the center of each wrapper.
• Moisten the edges with cold water, then fold them over the filling to form a
• half moon or half circle shape. Pinch together the edges with your fingers.
• The moisten the 2 ends with water and bring them together in a circle around
• the filling and the dumpling can be made in advance and frozen, tightly sealed for up to 3 months.
• Cook only the dumplings you intend to serve. Feeze the rest for later use. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add about one-third of the dumplings at a time, and cook until they rise to the surface and float. The filling will still be raw. Add 1/2 cup cold water and return to a boil again. When the dumplings float, taste one to see if it is done. If not, add another 1/2 cup cold water and cook until the dumplings rise again. Adding cold water slows the cooking so the dough does not break, allowing enough time for the filling to be throughly cooked. (Sometimes I cook the meat first in the microwave,.
• Its cheating, but then I am in a hurry) Remove the dumplings from the water with a strainer or slotted spoon,
• drain and place 6 dumplings on each serving plate. Heat the Ancho Chili Sauce:
• In a small saucepan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until warm. Pour 3 tablespoons over each serving. Serve any remaining sauce on the side. Deocrate with Julienned basil leaves, Sichuan preserved vegetables and fried Shallots if desired. Serve warm.