Vegan Chinese Chive Pies
Ingredients
Dough
- 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon warm water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon canola oil or other neutral oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 100g dry vermicelli noodles
- 2 cups chopped chives
- 1 medium shredded carrot
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or other neutral oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
Cooking
- 12 tablespoons water, divided into 4 batches of 3 tablespoons each
- 4 tablespoons oil, divided into 4 batches of 1 tablespoon each
Preparation
Add 2 cups of flour into a mixing bowl and create a well in the center
Pour in the warm water and use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix the flour and water
Once the dough starts to come together, add 1 teaspoon of oil and use your hands to mix
Knead the dough for several minutes and add a splash of water if it is too dry
Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rest for 30 minutes
Chop the vermicelli noodles into small 1/2 inch pieces and drain excess water
Heat a pan and add 1 tablespoon canola or other neutral oil
Add the chives, carrots, and mushrooms, then cook over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes until the carrots are tender
Add the noodles, soy sauce, salt, sesame seeds, and sesame oil, then mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes over medium heat
Transfer the filling to a strainer to drain excess liquid and set aside to cool
Divide the rested dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a thin circle
Place a portion of the cooled filling in the center of each dough circle and seal the edges to form pies
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat, add a batch of pies, and cook until the bottoms are golden
Add 3 tablespoons of water, cover the pan, and steam until the water evaporates and pies are cooked through
Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batches of pies using the divided oil and water
