Sunshine Dumplings with Split Peas and Scallion Oil
 
 
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Serves: Makes about 45 dumplings
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup dried yellow split peas
  • 1½ cups freeze dried corn
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • 1 bunch scallions, sliced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 package square dumpling wrappers
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil (for the scallion oil)
Instructions
  1. Heat a large pot of water and add the split peas. Cook until medium-tender; they shouldn't be mushy. The time will vary depending on how fresh the peas are; mine took about 15 minutes.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a small pot; when the oil is hot, add half the scallions. Turn heat down until it's simmering. Let simmer until just starting to brown (about 15 minutes), then turn off the heat.
  3. Heat a splash of oil in a small pan over medium heat and add the rest of the scallions and jalapenos. Saute until fragrant, about 8 minutes.
  4. When the split peas are done, drain and add to a blender or food processor with the dried corn, coconut milk, and half the salt. Blend until a thick paste, adding water as necessary. Add the scallion/jalapeno mix and the rest of the salt to taste, then blend again until incorporated. Scrape into a bowl.
  5. To prepare the dumplings, set aside some counter space and a small cup of water. Lay out a few dumpling wrappers, and spoon about a tablespoon of the pea/corn mixture onto each. Moisten all edges with water with your fingers. Fold the bottom-right corner to the top-left corder (forming a triangle), then scrunch each bottom of the triangle up to the top. It doesn't need to look pretty -- it will still be delicious! Repeat with the rest of the wrappers and mix.
  6. Steam the dumplings for about 12 minutes. While they steam, strain the scallions out of the oil (don't throw them away) and pour the oil into a jar.
  7. Enjoy the dumplings with a drizzle of the oil and the fried scallions.
Recipe by Veggie Ninjas at https://www.veggieninjas.com/sunshine-dumplings-with-split-peas-and-scallion-oil/